Small Boat Operator III

Small Boat Operator III

DoD Secret Clearance Required

Location: San Clemente Island, CA

Position Description:

The Small Boat Operator III operates, maintains repairs, and troubleshoots Watercraft Group


small boats and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g.,


radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids) and launch and


recovery equipment (e.g., towing trailers, winches). The successful incumbent operates and


troubleshoots small boats and equipment and applies technical knowledge and principles, and


applies skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluates performance and reliability and


recommends changes to maintain optimal performance and continued small boat operations.

The Small Boat Operator III applies basic and advanced technical knowledge and experience to


solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Work


requires familiarity with small boats and maritime procedures, in selecting tools, testing


instruments, and is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. Work requires familiarity


with applied safety, briefing and debriefing guidelines and practices. This position works under


immediate supervision and provides supervision to lower level operators/technicians and


achieves technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

VETS is a SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.