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USAJOBS · 4 days ago

Seasonal Historic Shipwright

San Francisco, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$39.12/hr - $45.57/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Historic Shipwright for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The role involves repairing and replacing wooden elements of ships, using traditional materials and techniques, and working with marine hardware and construction of ship structures.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Incumbent repairs or replaces deteriorated wooden elements of ships, using original materials and techniques, re-fastens planking, constructs and installs beams, stanchions, futtock frames, ceiling and other structural members of a wooden ship. Mills, fabricates, installs, and caulks traditional hull and deck planking. Repairs or replaces tongue and groove sheathing, planking, doors, windows, cabinets, and furnishings

Strips deteriorated paint or other finish from ships and refinishes in appropriate manner. Prepares surfaces for coatings in traditional manner. Applies traditional coatings with brush by hand

Installs appropriate marine hardware. Shapes and installs fittings on spars and shapes spars for historic vessels out of raw materials

Constructs and erects ladders, staging, scaffolding and gangways to OSHA standards and keeps materials, tools, and equipment in good condition as required

Makes rough sketches and estimates materials. Keeps simple records and makes reports

Operates small craft and works as sailing crew aboard the scow schooner Alma

Qualification

Use toolsMaterialsBlueprint readingTechnical practicesEquipment assemblyInstructInterpret instructionsUse of measuring instruments

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Ability to the do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)

Ability to instruct (Screen out)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of Materials

Ability to interpret instructions, specification, including blueprint reading

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

Use of Measuring Instruments