Hybrid Deckhand chez Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Handles and fastens mooring and towing lines during docking, mooring and departure operations.,Ensures that lines are properly tied to docks or floating plant which tug is tending.,Operates engines or winches controlling anchor or deck equipment.,Performs general vessel maintenance duties and keeps boat in ship shape condition.,Maintains, repairs, cleans, and paints the deck, hull, superstructure, and storage areas.,Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing old paint utilizing tools and methods of choice or those assigned.,Operates auxiliary launch or other small boats engaged in surveying or other maintenance operations.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as deckhand aboard District Floating Plant to include survey boats, survey vessels, tugboats and crane or derrick barges engaged in maintenance of waterways. Responsible for proper handling of mooring or towing lines, safe operation of deck equipment. Although based at the Area Office, this position is required to support operations of the District Area of responsibility and will be required to travel to wherever the floating plant is required to perform Operation and Maintenance activities. This position is located at: US Army Corps of Engineer, Operations and Regulatory Division, Operations Branch, Ohio Operations and Maintenance Office, Repair Fleet, Cleveland, OH. 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) Deckhand without more than normal supervision. Ability to handle mooring and towing lines during docking, mooring and departure operations. Operate engines or winches controlling anchor or deck equipment including attachments for cranes, hooks, chains, and slings on falls. Perform light rigging. Use standard signals to signal crane operator for placing loads. Perform general vessel maintenance duties and keep the boat in ship shape condition. Make general repair aboard the vessel to include repairs to machinery and equipment. Operate auxiliary launch or other small boats. Follow safety and health requirements for operations aboard vessel, preventive maintenance checks and services of deck equipment and safely operate all deck equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort is required in the handling of heavy equipment, and machinery. The incumbent frequently stoops, climbs, and reaches for objects. The employee handles light objects of 10 pounds or less and often handles 25-40-pound objects. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and walking. Work requires sustained physical effort when washing, scrubbing, cleaning and painting surfaces and while handling lines, making and breaking tow. WORKING CONDITIONS: Workers are exposed to paint fumes and are subject to cuts and bruises while working with equipment and making machinery repairs in a cramped or confined machinery space. There is also exposure to eye injuries while chipping paint and rust. Duties require working inside and outside. Subject to falling overboard and hazards attending moving plant; also changes in weather condition.

Other Information

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. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) 24 Career Field position. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last six months each year, but may vary depending upon the needs of management. Employees are placed in a non-duty, non-pay status in the off-season and recalled to duty the following work season. Seasonal employees are eligible to receive the same benefits offered to full-time employees. Temporary Appointment Not To Exceed (NTE) - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE (1) Year. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) (1) Year will need to apply to Announcement # CERE259544009390IMP.