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U.S. Department of the Navy

SHIP PILOT

U.S. Department of the Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Duties

You will move very large or awkward vessels (e.g., Cutters, Surface Ships, Submarines) under hazardous conditions (e.g., storm winds, strong cross currents, heavy traffic).

You will board inbound vessels to pilot a ship through an entrance channel to an anchorage, berth, or dock.

You will coordinate and execute docking, undocking, movement, and berthing of Navy vessels during ship availabilities.

You will determine the technical character of a sequence of moves or actions necessary by calculating and taking into account all circumstances of tide, current, wind, drift, channel depth, clearances, weather and other relevant factors.

You will forecast training, personnel, and equipment requirements necessary to meet long range needs.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

This is a bargaining unit position.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.

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