KEY REQUIREMENTS



• 1. Medical and Dental exams are required prior to appointment.,
• 2. Urinalysis for illegal drug use is required prior to appointment.,
• 3. Must be a U.S. citizen.,
• 4. Must be able to obtain and hold a US Passport.,
• 5. Must possess a USCG Merchant Mariners Credential or Document.,
• 6. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).

The General Vessel Assistant (GVA) is an entry rating.  The GVA may be utilized in the Deck, Engine and Steward Departments.  When utilized in the Deck Department, the GVA performs work described in the position for Ordinary Seaman or Ordinary Fisherman.  When utilized in the Engine Department, the GVA performs work described in the position description for the Wiper.  When utilized in the Steward Department, the GVA performs work as follows:  Prepares tables for meals and cleans up after meals. Serves meals and assists with the daily meal count logs. Washes dishes, silver, pots, pans and glassware. Maintains mess in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans galley, pantry, refrigerators and storage areas as required; disposes of galley and mess garbage. Performs laundry duties as required. Assists in the handling and storage of mess provisions and other Steward Department supplies.  As required, assists in the galley, not to include cooking. When assigned to any department, the GVA performs other mission-related as assigned, including duties relating to the safety of the vessel and personnel.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

This position requires a U.S.C.G. MMC/MMD endorsement.  Please visit www.USCoastGuard.gov.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

There are no experience requirements for this position.
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OTHER INFORMATION:

ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources Website. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: 1. A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of your proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement. 2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; 3. A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities: * Vet's Guide including information on VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more Disabled Veterans * Persons with Disabilities * ICTAP.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Debra Decker, Human Resources Assistant at 206-526-6052 or email at Debra.M.Decker@noaa.gov between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT no less than 24 hours before the posted announcement closing date.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A complete application consists of the following: - REQUIRED - Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience and must include the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment, the number of hours worked per week, your salary, and grade (for federal positions only). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). - REQUIRED, If applicable, Veterans Preference documentation, If applicable, please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: Veterans Information - REQUIRED, If applicable, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. See "Other information" - Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If the education requirement includes a specified number of credit hours in specific disciplines, your transcript must reflect the required coursework. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; unofficial copies are sufficient. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's Website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJobs and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are: 1. Application Received or Application Incomplete; 2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met; 3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and 4. Selected or Not Selected By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

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