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WG/WS Boat Operator. Operates self-propelled or non-self-propelled craft for transporting personnel, equipment, supplies; performs deck and engineering duties; navigation, mooring, line handling. Common in USACE, NOAA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Bureau of Reclamation, DoD installations.
Federal Wage System Pay
Federal Wage Grade (WG) pay varies by geographic location and is determined by local prevailing wage surveys.
Look Up WG Pay by LocationSource: DoD Civilian Personnel Advisory Service
Official OPM qualification standards for WG-5786
Qualification requirements not yet available for this series.
Step-by-step guide to landing a federal boat operator position
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
Create a detailed federal resume highlighting your hands-on trade experience, tools and equipment operated, safety training, and specific projects completed. Include hours worked per week.
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Military jobs that transition to WG-5786
88Ks map directly to WG-5786 Boat Operator. Crew boat, push boat, and small craft operations at USACE, NOAA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and Bureau of Reclamation are the primary employers. The MMC plus military sea time is the unlock for higher grade levels.
💡 Tip:Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
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