Deckhand Leader

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS

32d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deckhand Leader assigned to the Dredge Jadwin, you will work under the general supervision of the Master, Mate, Pilot, or other higher graded employee. You will set the pace for and work with Deckhands in performing duties. The duty location of this position will be wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located. This position is a full-time permanent seasonal appointment. You will be placed in non-pay status when work is unavailable.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment drug screening as well as randomly thereafter.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical as well as an annual physical is required.
• This is a seasonal position.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to do the work of a Deckhand Leader without more than normal supervision which is described as: Connecting towing or dredging operations, channel patrol and maintenance of aids to navigation and revetment construction operations, i.e. handles and fastens lines to moor boats, barges and other floating craft, to secure other craft coming along side, and/or in making up and breaking us of tows. Use capstans, winches, ratchets, and other deck equipment as required in accomplishing work.
• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• 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.
• Two 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 Career Program (CP) - 24 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.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website .
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application ..
• 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.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
• Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Responsibilities

• Signal boat operators or winchman concerning directions, operating capstans, small electric cranes and listances when vision is obscured.
• Use capstans, winches, ratchets, and other deck equipment as required in accomplishing work.
• Operate capstans or winches in loading, setting, pulling and resetting of buoys and weights, buoys and weights to be set or moved by attaching hooks and/or serving cables.
• Operate outboard motor boats in picking up loose buoys from sand bars.
• Connect, disconnect, repair and replace dredge lines, makes alignment sighting of dredge cut, and makes soundings with lead lines.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed