Hybrid Pilot Trainee Towboat en Department of the Army

Pilot Trainee Towboat

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Vicksburg, Mississippi

Salary Range: $39.05 - $45.61 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Stands a regular watch as Pilot Trainee on a twin-screw diesel powered towboat over 100 feet in length with over 2,000 hp engaged in towing, river inspection, special trips, and channel patrol operations. Tows may consist of 25 to 30 major item of floating plant.

Major Duties:

• Steer vessel from pilot house under the supervision of the Master.
• Keep a log of the movements of the plant during watch, and record navigation data.
• Conduct various drills and inspect safety and navigational equipment.
• Has complete responsibility for the safety of the towboat, vessel, its crew and cargo being towed during watch.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pilot Trainee Towboat without more than normal supervision which includes: 1) Operating a 3,000 or 4,300 hp twin screw diesel powered towboat over 130 feet in length; tow consisting of 25 to 30 major items of floating plant 2) Operating tenders in transporting personnel supplies, and equipment; making and breaking up tows, and performing channel operations 3) Conducting fire, lifeboat, man overboard drills, and safety inspections 4) Conducting preventative maintenance and inspections.-- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work generally involves light physical effort. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside the pilot house and requires little physical effort. Hazards encountered include falling on slippery decks, or climbing steep stairways, and possible drowning in case of accident. Noncompetitive promotion to the target job may be affected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced and meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/05/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12770633). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-08-05