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Small Craft Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 63 days ago

On-site Lodi, CA $37.5 – $43.6/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Small Craft Operating ISTP Trades
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About the Role

These positions are Small Craft Operators, WG- 5786-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. The Small Craft Operator and Marine Mechanic Team plays a vital role in supporting all projects within the Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO), with a primary focus on two collaborative programs: the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program (DJFMP) and the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM) Program.

What You'll Do

  • Maintains, services, tracks, and performs minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers.
  • Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board and assists in the training of vessel operators and other personnel.
  • Load and unload cargo from small craft, launches, etc.
  • Support fish monitoring and conservation projects+ Work Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday through Friday Regular overtime and occasional weekend work required Approximately 80% field work, 20% shop-based tasks

Requirements

  • Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct Deposit participation required.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
  • You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain USFWS approved Forklift Operator Certification Must be able to obtain and maintain USFWS approved Motorboat Operator Certification (MOCC Swimming in ponds, lakes, moving water, and/or coastal aquatic environments is a requirement of this position.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 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.

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Job ID: 19cb9168-aaf8-458d-a224-7a8b6a169667

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