MASTER-DERRICKBARGE na Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Operates the derrick handling construction equipment, machinery, materials, and miscellaneous supplies.,During the winter months, supervises all repairs to house, hull, machinery, and equipment.,Conducts safety meetings and life saving drills for the adequate protection of all personnel onboard.,Properly maintains marine safety equipment, e.g., fire protection, lifesaving and first-aid equipment and instructs crew members in their use.,Assesses weather and marine conditions on the Great Lakes and adapts operations accordingly.,Provide basic instruction and leadership to assigned crew during normal operations, emergency situations and training such as fire or abandon ship drills.

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) MASTER-DERRICKBARGE ~ without more than normal supervision. have worked on a vessel of a crane or derrick barge engaged in channel maintenance and hoisting services, utilizing electronic positioning equipment for locating obstructions and for checking locations as work progresses. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTWork requires walking, bending, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to direct or assist in operations on deck or below. Moderate physical effort is required in accomplishing tasks. Incumbent is subject to physical strain from swaying or jarring movements of the vessel. Close hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel in traffic, in confined areas, and during derrick operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning due to accident or storm and particularly due to improper lifting or handling ofheavy objects which may cause the derrick to overturn. There is further danger of injury due toblasting operations. The possibility of falling or slipping on wet or icy decks, ladders, etc. is alwayspresent. Is exposed to dirt and grease when making minor repairs to vessel and machinery.

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) 18 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. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. INCENTIVE: The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is the best interest of the government: Advance in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only) Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only) Permanent Change of Station entitlements (PCS) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives This is a Temporary appointment Not to Exceed 1 Year and permanent without further competition.