Master Derrickboat

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoW Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Supervise or direct and coordinate the activities of the crew in sweeping and probing waterways for rocks and obstructions.
• Build and repair docks, dikes, and revetments.
• Use electronic positioning equipment for locating obstructions and for checking locations as work progresses.
• Supervise all repairs to house, hull, machinery and equipment.
• Direct or perform the operation of hoisting and swinging engines on derrickboat engaged in removing obstructions and shoals in navigation channels.
• Train new employees.
• Conduct fire, lifeboat, and man-overboard drills.
• Apply strict safety standards to avoid accidents.

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 an annual examination thereafter.
• The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing per AR 600-85.
• The incumbent is required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Shoes, Eye Protection, Hard Hat, Gloves, Respirator, Coveralls, Ear Protection and Life Vest.
• There will be an occasional upriver overnight operation. Additionally, travel to outside prospect training courses for license maintenance purposes is required.
• Requires USCG of Motor Vessels of 100 Ton Near Coastal Operators License and ability to achieve 200-ton within 2-years.

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. 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 Master Derrickboat ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Operator, Master Derrickboat tasks including operating various types of cranes using assorted levers, pedals, and controls. I can hoist and handle heavy equipment and materials and work in tandem with other cranes, acknowledging the appropriate weight limits and angles to lift loads safely. 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

Moderate physical effort is normally required in steering the vessel, walking, and climbing. Somewhat greater effort is required in accomplishing housekeeping and general maintenance work. Close hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel in traffic, in confined areas, and during derrick operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning due to accident or storm (and particularly due to improper lifting or handling of heavy objects which may cause the derrick to overturn). There is further danger of injury due to blasting operations. Is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, and broken bones. The possibility of falling or slipping on wet or icy decks, ladders, etc., is always present. Although hazards involved are less than those of subordinate jobs because of supervisory functions, there is still exposure to unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engine. Is exposed to dirt and grease when making minor repairs to vessel and machinery.

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.

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

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 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
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

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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