As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Physical Demands: Work is normally accomplished in both a repair shop environment and on vessels. There is frequent lifting and carrying of moderately heavy parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds and heavier, often on slippery and uneven surfaces such as moving boat decks and docks. This position requires much physical effort such as pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, and standing, kneeling, bending and climbing into crawl spaces in engine compartments for sustained periods of time. Simultaneous and smooth operation of hydraulic winches and boat controls while standing on a wet and moving deck requires coordination of hands, eyes, legs, and body. Incumbent must be able to operate vessels for over 10-hour periods between harbor landings. Incumbent must be able to pass a swim proficiency test given by this office.

Working Conditions: Most work is performed outside on site, in all weather conditions. The incumbent also performs work inside where noise and fumes from internal combustion engines are present. The incumbent operates vessels in all weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to fluids such as gasoline, diesel, battery acids and hydraulic fluids which may irritate the skin. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and burns. The employee is required to wear items of protective clothing and equipment such as safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection, protective gloves, protective apron, face shield, flotation devices, goggles, and/or respirator and other items of protective equipment furnished by the employer.