2ND MATE PLD CLASS I

• Supervises the work of the crew to include placement of pontoons, line anchors, and setting of an anchor barge, in connection with the moving and placing of swing line anchors used to control the movement of the Dredge.
• Supervises and directs deck crew in making up and breaking down of tows and handling lines in making lockage's.
• Performs work in connection with the annual overhaul and repair.
• Performs duties in connection with the overhaul and repair of diesel engines on the Dredge and attendant plant.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on hulls, decks and cabins of tenders, barges and launches of wood and steel construction.
• Plans work to be performed by assigned crew, outlining procedures to be followed and ensuring that necessary tools, materials and supplies are available to perform the work.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and/or annual physical examinations as required.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs; it is subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Business travel up to 25% of the time.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.

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.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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 Licensure: USCG license required. The minimum acceptable U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) to be considered for this position are a MASTER of TOWING VESSELS upon the (WESTERN RIVERS)


Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a 2nd Mate PLD Class I without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common hydraulic dredging operations and maintenance activities, including setup and breakdown of steel floating pipeline and high-density plastic pipeline; setting and retrieval of dredge and pipeline anchors; use of quick disconnects for breaking floating pipeline across the navigation channel to allow passage of towboats. Operating and leading others in operation of heavy construction equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, cranes); operating dredge tender vessels, towboats and small craft for transport of personnel, equipment and floating plant; navigating tows of various configurations and operating towing vessels through a range of river conditions. I can perform the common duties as stated above. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT Majority of time is spent inside. Physical exertion is required in scrubbing, waxing, and cleaning; chipping and scraping; loading and unloading supplies; and in making repairs.
• WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside with majority of time spent inside. Physical exertion is required in scrubbing, waxing, cleaning and making repairs. Subject to skin irritations from using soaps and other cleaning materials. Must comply with safety procedures and regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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