About the Position: Serves as a deckhand on both large and small tow boats and derrickboats with the United States Army Engineer (USACE) District, Huntington Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, Light Capacity Fleet Unit with duty location Old Hickory, TN.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, apply for this vacancy number CERE256751852161 for status candidates. 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. 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) Deckhand Derrickboat without more than normal supervision. Make minor repairs of machinery, handles roping for towing, utilizes various tools, and prepares paint surfaces to be painted. Operates small boats. Keeps lines, tools, paint brushes, etc. clean and in proper places. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Exerts physical effort in doing such task as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing approximately 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather and temperatures; works near moving machinery and swinging objects; is in danger of falling on a wet and/or slippery surface and of being snagged by ropes and cables; does heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, etc., frequently; and is in danger of drowning.
Handle and fasten mooring and towing lines during docking, mooring and departure operations.
Ensure that lines are properly tied to docks or floating plant which tug is tending. Snubs and ties lines properly to minimize breakage and to secure plant safely.
Care for, renew, and splice rope and makes rope fenders.
Perform rigging and other work associated with pile driving activities including using either a drop or air hammer.
Perform general vessel maintenance duties and keeps boat in ship shape condition. Maintains, repairs, cleans, and paints the deck, hull, superstructure, and storage areas.
Keep lines, tools, paint brushes, etc. clean and in proper places.
Assist with dismantling the main engines, auxiliary engines, pumps, compressors, generators and other machinery as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.