Duties
- Ability to safely conduct debris operations away from supervision with limited ability to check changing weather conditions.
- Operates vehicles such as pick-up trucks and four-wheel drives.
- Operates motorboats up to 26 feet in length on rivers and open waters.
- Steers a vessel to maintain direction and control.
- Conducts fueling operations by checking levels and handling fuel hose and attachments.
- Paints surfaces of floating plant such as hulls, decks, lettering, and other safety related items.
- Takes care of property aboard vessel and keeps all quarters clean and orderly.
- Identifies defective equipment in need of repair or replacement.
- Monitors lines and repair or renew to maintain safe operation.
- Observes safety procedures for crew and all passengers.
- Safely operates a motor vessel up to 70 feet in length in fair and inclement weather.
- Follows directions while performing and/or assisting others with the repair and overhaul of equipment or machinery.
- Interprets manufacturer's instructions for stirring and thinning oil-based paints.
- Uses items such as scrapers, sanders, or brushes to prepare surfaces for paint.
- Stays abreast of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) procedures for operating vessels up to 70 feet in length.
- Performs general maintenance repairs to boat and other deck equipment.
- Operates deck equipment such as power winches, electric boat davits and anchor windlass.
- Performs leadership and maritime activities while completing debris missions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Required to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
- Requires ability to transfer between shore point and vessels under potentially adverse conditions.
- Position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
- Required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
- Requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
- Position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- Must work four, ten-hour workdays, Monday through Thursday, 0630-1700.
- Required to wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD), must be worn at all times while on open decks.
- Required to obtain and maintain a First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
- Required travel and overnight trips up to approximately 25% of the time.
- Required to possess and maintain, a valid 100 TON vessel operator license with towing endorsement and a current Radar Observer Endorsement issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or a recognized school.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator, XH-5786-08 without more than normal supervision performing tasks such as: 1) Working in the maritime industry operating/ maintaining vessels in support of debris removal operations; 2) Leading a crew in accomplishing debris missions; 3) Communicating with crew members of many personalities in an enclosed environment on a daily basis; 4) Performing complex maintenance tasks with the ability to troubleshoot/diagnose to remedy the situation using various hand tools.
Selective Placement Factor: Required to possess and maintain a valid 100 TON vessel operator license with towing endorsement and a current Radar Observer Endorsement issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or a recognized school.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Most of the work is performed out-of-doors and upon the debris removal boat in variable, but not severe weather conditions. Exposed to usual navigation hazards, and the possibility of falling overboard and drowning. Generally exposed to grease, noise, vibration, gases, fumes, and slippery surfaces.
PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires sustained physical effort. Incumbent is exposed to frequent physical exertion such as in lifting objects up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, and cables; climbing up and down steps; lifting tools, materials, and supplies. The incumbent is required to walk on wet, slick, icy decks, and rough and uneven terrain. The incumbent must be able to maintain alertness and have good muscular and visual coordination. Requires the ability to transfer between shore point and vessels under potentially adverse conditions.
Education
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Additional information
- This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion:
- Advance in-hire (offered to newly appointed employees).
- Advance Leave Accrual (offered to newly appointed employees).
- Recruitment (offered to newly appointed employees).
- Relocation.
Benefits
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