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Duties
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- Ability to safely conduct debris operations away from supervision with limited ability to check-in during 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 keep 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 direction while performing and/or assisting others with the repair and overhaul of equipment or machinery.
- Interprets manufacturer instructions for stirring and thinning oil-based paints.
- Uses items such as scrapers, sanders, or brushes to prepare surfaces for paint.
- Stays abreast of United States 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
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Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This 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.
- Required to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Required to possess and maintain a valid, 100 Ton Master (near coastal) License with current Radar Observer unlimited and assistance Towing Endorsement issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or a recognized school.
- Will be required to pass and maintain Corps small boat operator license.(Within 1 year of hiring).
- Will need to obtain and maintain Corps provided crane certification training (Within 1 year of hiring).
- This position is located in Baltimore, Maryland, Ft. McHenry Field Office and will provide support to Washington, D.C. Drift on an as needed basis.
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 independently and safely to conduct vessel operations with limited supervision and limited ability to check-in during changing weather conditions. Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator, XH-5786-09 by performing tasks such as 1) Working in the maritime industry operating and maintaining vessels; 2) Leading a crew to accomplish debris missions; 3) Communicating with crew members of many personalities in an enclosed environment on a daily basis; 4) Performing basic/complex maintenance tasks and the ability to troubleshoot/diagnose to remedy the situation and use various hand tools.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: The small craft operator uses moderate effort when operating controls and observing conditions while underway. Coordination of hand and eye is necessary to direct or operate controls while maneuvering into slips.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The small craft operators work on deck, exposed to sun, wind, spray, rain, and ice during year around operations when mooring, unmooring anchoring or weighing anchor. The boat is operated from a sheltered pilot house. Operators are exposed to possible falls on deck and to the possibility of falling overboard. A life jacket is worn at all times when on deck. Incumbent must be able to swim to the standard of the American Red Cross Level II (Basic Floating Techniques and Free Styles Swim) or equivalent certification. Performs repair work on boat and engine in cramped quarters. May be exposed to grease, noise, vibration, gases, fumes, and slippery surfaces.
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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- 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 Logistic 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.
- The following hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion:
- Advanced In-Hire (offered to new Federal service employee only).
- Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only).
- Recruitment Incentive (offered to new Federal service employees only).
- Relocation
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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