Boat Operator/Small Engine Technician (BO/SET)

STS Government Solutions (SGS) is currently searching for a Boat Operator/Small Engine Tech (BO/SET) to maintain compliance
and insure operational readiness, each Guardian Angel Rescue Squadrons (RQS) unit must have highly 
qualified and experienced DIVE LOCKER personnel with extensive and practical knowledge of:

•  US Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system;
•  maintenance and repair of assigned boats and outboard motors; and
•  working knowledge of general diving/maritime operations training procedures IAW with US Navy/MAJCOM standards. Maritime operations will be a primary responsibility.

The contractor will demonstrate experience and qualifications (if required by command standards) in the following:

•  RAMZ,
•  Soft Duck,
•  T-Duck and
•  Hard Duck along with package deployment and recovery procedures, parachute and swimmer 
recovery.
•  Waterborne Zodiac Hard duck package pallet recovery and towing
•  Small craft, Zodiac and outboard engine maintenance as outlined in the US Navy 3M 
systems.
•  Included is experience in the maintenance and use of HP air compressors and
•  use of ANU approved underwater tools
•  Small Craft operation,
•  Navigation and Rules of the Road,
•  Seamanship, and
•  Maritime Communications course.

Additional activities:

•  Maintaining the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and hazardous material program
•  Provide boat party support during RAMZ maritime training operations as boat operator and provide 
boat operator training
•  the contractor shall provide squadron liaison between Guardian Angel (GA) Rescue Squadrons (RQS) 
and RQS operators to ensure command standards are applied to all contracted maritime operations
•  Advise and assist with updating the GA RQS Training and Standards/Evaluations Sections in the 
development of diver training policies, directives, and regulations for review and approval by the 
ACC OlC of maritime operations
•  The contractor shall keep the Functional Area Chief (FAC) and Contracting Officer’s 
Representative (COR), and others as designated by the FAC, informed of task status and progress by, 
as a minimum, monthly correspondence or meetings
•  Maintain and repair assigned boats,
•  outboard engines,
•  Advance Rescue Craft (ARC),
•  Whalers, and
•  Rigged Inflatable Boats (RIBs) in the most economical way possible based on available facilities 
and extent of repairs required                                                                                            • Ensure maritime equipment and other watercraft are maintained in a serviceable 
condition
•  Maintenance and repair of marine electrical systems
•  Maintenance and repair of marine hydraulic systems
•  Deployment and recovery/towing procedures
•  When requested, maintain other small engines not supported by base vehicle support
•  Perform small boat duties and capable of performing open-water swimming in support of amphibious 
operations
•  Provide support as boat operator in support of maritime training operations and provide boat 
operator training.
•  Admin duties (e.g., submission on timesheet (on-time), EA\ER, LOI and Trip Reports submission in 
a timely manner.

EXPERIENCE:

•  Three (3) years’ experience and current certification in the maintenance and repairs of marine 
outboard engines and demonstrate experience and certification in small engine and watercraft 
operation.
•  Three (3) years’ experience and current qualification in Small craft, Zodiac, CRRC and outboard 
engine maintenance as outlined in the US Navy 3M systems.

•  Three (3) years’ experience knowledge in the maintenance and use of High Pressure air 
compressors.

•  Three (3) years’ experience knowledge in Small Craft operation, Navigation and Rules of the 
Road, Seamanship, and Maritime Communications course.

•  Three (3) years’ experience knowledge of the supply system and material ordering procedures and 
demonstrated writing ability with sufficient technical background to analyze data from various 
equipment tests.

•  Three (3) years’ experience knowledge in maintaining and repairing unit assigned watercraft, 
inboard/outboard engines, and associated equipment in the most economical way possible based on 
available facilities and extent of repairs required. Scheduling and completing routine preventive 
maintenance and minor repairs as necessary

•  Experience and knowledge of preparing and presenting high level briefings, Bullet Background 
Papers, and Technical Reports.
Candidates MUST have U.S. citizenship, valid Driver’s License (Class B, if possible) and the 
ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.

Certified and experienced in the maintenance and repairs of outboard Marine engines.
Boat License required.

Approx. 25% travel for mission training.

SGS offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. 
 
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.