Master Hopper Dredge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is aboard a hopper dredge. The Portland District's hopper dredges Yaquina and Essayons, work to ensure a safe "highway" for ships and other vessels. The hopper dredge is a specialized sea-going vessel designed to dredge and transport dredged material from ocean bars, fast flowing rivers and isolated harbors to open-water disposal areas.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• You will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical and annual thereafter.
• This position has a heavy lifting requirement up to 45lbs.
• You MUST possess a current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) with a Master Unlimited Oceans endorsement AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Ability to do the work of a Master Hopper Dredge without more than normal supervision.
• Be able to direct and supervise the operations of a seagoing, automated hopper dredge through subordinate supervisors and have a good working knowledge of dredging operations.
• Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to navigate a dredge.
• 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.
• One year supervisory 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.
• INCLUDE REQUIRED US Coast Guard Documentation in your application package.
• A current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) with a Master Unlimited Oceans endorsement AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Merchant Mariner Credential Master Unlimited Tonnage upon oceans or higher.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel.
• Plan, supervise and direct all operations, maintenance, navigation and safety of the vessel and crew in all departments.
• Instruct subordinate deck officers as to the areas to be dredged, economic loading cycle to be maintained, and other such pertinent information regarding the dredging operations.
• Ensure that work is performed and reported in accordance with the Manual of Instructions.
• Train subordinate deck officers in current and potential aspects of their positions.
• Maintain proper morale and discipline of the entire crew.

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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.

What This Job Offers

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