MASTER TENDER (DR)

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Assigned to operate vessels less than 1000 horsepower performing both towing and tender duties. The majority of work time is spent performing tending duties.
• Follows marine industry's "Rules of the Road" pertaining to the proper use and display of lights, horns, signals, etc. necessary on major navigation routes.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of several people at any particular time and therefore shows sound judgment while steering tows, particularly in high water or fast flow conditions.
• When assigned to dredging, operates a tender in making and breaking up floating pontoon pipelines.
• On signal from Leverman, maneuvers anchor barge in lifting and setting anchors. Tows fuel barge, water barge, etc.
• When assigned to the Derrickboat, operates a tender for towing barges from Derrickboat to disposal area.
• Responsible for keeping the tender, cabin and engine room clean and in good operating condition.
• This position is dual-rated to the position of Master, Tender, XH-5784-09 on an as needed basis as determined by management.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• USCG credential required- The minimum acceptable U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner credential (MMC) is the 100 TON MASTER OF STEAM and MOTOR VESSELS (WESTERN RIVERS) or APPRENTICE MATE STEERSMAN (WESTERN RIVERS).
• Successful applicants MUST obtain the "MATE OF TOWING VESSELS (WESTERN RIVERS)" MMC within 48 months of selection for this position. Failure to achieve the specified license upgrade within 48 months of selection may result in removal action.
• This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last eight to ten months each year but may vary depending upon the needs of management.
• Scheduled and Unscheduled Overtime may be required.
• May be required to alternate working hours on all shifts to include weekdays and weekends as well as rotating shifts.
• Pre-employment and annual physicals may be required.
• The position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: 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 Civilian Employees of the Command
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

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 a(n) MASTER TENDER (DR) without more than normal supervision performing both towing and tender duties up to 1000 horsepower. Thoroughly knowledgeable of the marine industries "Rules of Roads" pertaining to the proper use and display of lights, horns, signals, etc. Sound decision-making responses when encountering oncoming towboats and other vessels. Sound judgment while steering tows. Operations of diesel tender. Signal from 2nd Mate and Leverman, maneuvers anchor barge in lifting and setting anchors. Towing of fuel barge, water barge, 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 (Screen-out Element)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Towboat Operator
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

• Physical Effort: Physical exertion is required in lifting heavy parts, tying up barges, etc. Continuous standing, walking and stooping are required.
• Working conditions: There is danger of injury as a result of snapping cables and lines moving heavy equipment and lifting heavy anchors. There is exposure to traffic hazards, especially at night. Since work is over water, there is danger of drowning, although workers are required to wear Kapok vests.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion 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 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
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
• 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 (include hyperlink to attachment). 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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