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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: If you do not meet one of the eligibility requirements under "Who May Apply", please apply on announcement number CERE256751852160HW which is open to all U.S. citizens. 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 Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible 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 Reinstatement 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) 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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 surfaces 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.