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Port Services Technician

Full Time
$62,187 – $80,848 Per Year
Closing on Jul 08, 2025

Location:
Washington, Bremerton
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
02/07/2025
End Date:
08/07/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS Land & base management Military spouses Special authorities Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Not required

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Job summary

You will serve as a Port Services Technician in the Port Operations Division of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

Major duties

You will begin retrieve data from electronic information sources to develop reports. You will consult with personnel to obtain or exchange information to accomplish work-related activities. You will create reports to document cost estimates, customer requirements, work scheduling, or tracking of work in progress.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Using experience to receive/disseminate/update schedules and schedule changes for vessel movement and traffic in/out of the naval installation (i.e. tugs, dive boats, workboats, security boats, barges, floating cranes, and naval vessels; 2) Determining operating schedules and pier assignments, opening and closing of Port Security Barrier, and setting oil boom; 3) Calculating and recommending optimum ship arrival or departure times based on tide and current conditions; 4) Using navigational tools to identify vessel locations and plot vessel movements on coastal navigational charts; and 5) Relaying information to vessels, such as transit times, distances, and conditions; 6) Providing continuous radio support for harbor and maintaining harbor movement logs. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPUTER LITERACY ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.