Recreation Assistant (Dockmaster)

Duties Rigs ferry and safety boats, ensuring they are properly fueled and clean each morning and secured at end of day.
Ferry's patrons and equipment to and from moored fishing boats and operates safety boats during training sessions, regattas or other on-the-water activities.
Assists patrons with pulling boats to and from their storage rack and carrying hulls to the floating dock, launching, dock approach, mooring, pump out station and fueling of boats.
Performs minor maintenance, which may include, but is not limited to changing batteries, scraping and cleaning boat bottoms, painting, varnishing boats, repairing piers and decking and replacing floats as necessary.
Tows disabled boats to assigned slips or dock.
Circulates among patrons to assist with basic boating needs and maintain order.
Monitors dock, checking for improperly tied boats, retying as needed to prevent loss or damage to boat or dock, insurance, registration and adherence to marina policies.
Warns patrons of disorderly behavior or unsafe techniques or practices being utilized.
Attempts to resolve problems in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
May be required to tactfully remove disrupting patrons from the facility.
Inspects Marina daily to ensure area is clan and free from debris and other hazards.
Performs basic cleaning duties to maintain a constant and clean working area and ensure all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.
Sweeps, dry mops floors/docks; washes walls, windows, and blinds and other surfaces and replaces light bulbs as needed.
Maintains restrooms, bath and laundry houses ensuring they are clean, orderly and sanitary at all times, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.
Replenishes bathroom tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Notifies supervisor when cleaning supplies are needed and reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor for corrective action.
May serve as duty manager in the absence of management to ensure the facility is function in a smooth, safe and efficient manner.
This includes servicing as point of contact to assigned subordinate staff, assuring task are in process/complete, providing necessary supplies and resolving minor problems and complaints of the employees.
Performs other related duties related to this position as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must posses CPR and First Aid Certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire Irregular tour, which may include seasonal work lasting 4 months, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to pass a swim test.
Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following: Must possess knowledge of boating terminology, operation, maintenance, water and boating safety, and handling of boats (launching, mooring, etc.
) with a minimum of one year related work experience in a marina environment.
Ability to handle small powerboats in light to moderate conditions.
Skill in the use of basic hand tools to perform minor maintenance and repair.
Must be a mature individual with documented leadership abilities, who can exercise control over groups of people to ensure good order and discipline as necessary.
Must possess fluent command of the English language and be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must be skilled in customer service techniques, tact and good judgment.
Education This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Some positions have special requirements.
Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.
According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.
Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace.
The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.
Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.
A.
disability letter, proof of service, etc.
) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 16 February 2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12285846 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
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), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.
A.
disability letter, proof of service, etc.
) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.