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Boat Builder Leader

U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Boat Builder Leader job at the U.S. Coast Guard Industrial Production Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. The job builds and repairs small boats and vessels, and there is one opening. Occasional travel may be required, and the job is not remote.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees whose job was eliminated may get priority under career transition programs.

What you would do

  • Build and repair fiberglass and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels.
  • Fit replacement planks, ribs, keel and other hull parts.
  • Caulk seams, repair decks, and replace canvas and molding.
  • Apply coatings by brush, roller, or spray, and maintain the equipment.
  • Plan repair tasks and choose the right tools and equipment safely.
  • Prepare reports and keep records of completed work.

Do you qualify for WL-10?

With experience: No set number of years is listed. You are rated on how well your past work and training match the job duties, and volunteer work counts.

With education: No education is required. If you want education to count toward qualifying, you must submit an unofficial transcript from an accredited college.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license, which you must be able to get and keep

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, with font at least 10 point and margins at least 0.5 inch
  • Resume showing start and end dates (mm/yy) and hours per week for each job
  • Responses to the online self-assessment questions
  • Unofficial college transcript if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Proof of career transition (CTAP/ICTAP) eligibility if you claim it

How you will be rated: You answer online self-assessment questions, and your resume and documents are reviewed. Qualified applicants are rated Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, or Qualified. Overstating your experience can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Show start and end dates (mm/yy) and hours per week for every job on your resume.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, with at least 10 point font and 0.5 inch margins, or it may be removed.
  • Upload any veterans' preference or transcript documents with your application, because mail and email submissions are not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Background investigation that you must pass
  • Pre-employment medical exam
  • Federal pay must be paid by direct deposit
  • Political appointees must disclose recent service (last 5 years)

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$36.00 – $42.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WL-10 · Wage Leader
Location
Portsmouth County, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Boat Building And Repairing (4717)
Announcement
26-13023895-SE-IM-DE

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