Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the 1st Mate. Generally exercises own initiative and judgment in discharging daily routine responsibilities as shift mate on a self-propelled pipe line dredge.
Duties
- Exercising supervision over the shift crew normally ranging from 5 to 8 employees, including deck equipment operators, welder, tender operator, pipelineman, deckhands, etc.
- Standing a regular watch and is responsible for the continued operation maintenance and safety of the dredge during the shift.
- Instructing and training subordinates in established procedures and methods and observes work for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with, instructions.
- Working with and directing assigned crew and other necessary help in the movement, replacements and repairs of pipeline.
- Maintaining the dredge, which consists of general cleaning, chipping surfaces painting, and making minor woodwork and metal repairs.
- Assisting in conducting fire, lifeboat, and man-overboard drills. Requisitions through 1st Mate necessary materials and supplies for use in deck maintenance.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
- This position requires you to submit to and pass a Pre-Employment Physical Examination.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
- This position requires shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
- This position requires a Class 1 Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators License for 22 Ton Capacity within 24 months of hire.
- This position requires a United States Coast Guard Mate/Pilot Towing License upon Western Rivers at entry. Within 24 months of hire a Master Towing license is required.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Qualifications
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 an 2nd Mate Pipeline Dredge Class I without more than normal supervision-Instructing and training subordinates in established procedures and methods, and observe work for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with, instructions. Work with and direct assigned crew and other necessary help in the movement, replacement and repair of pipeline. Direct and check work of repairmen in making repairs and replacements to cables, sheaves, dustpan, rubber sleeves,etc.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. - Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for continuous standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing in the operation of winches and ratchets, making up and breaking up of tows, loading materials and supplies, and similar work operations. Lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed on deck and in other locations of the vessel. Spends most of the time on the deck. Work is performed outside subjecting the incumbent to all kinds of weather extremes. The potential exists for slipping on wet decks. Danger of drowning is present in case of accident. There is danger from river traffic hazards, particularly in foggy weather and at night.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
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.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?
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.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- 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 qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/03/2024 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12550455).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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