About the Position: Serves as First Mate of a floating plant consisting of at least an 800 hp diesel tug, 45' in length, secured by cables to a 40x90' sectional barge system carrying a 40-ton mobile hydraulic crane. The floating plant, which operates as a single unit approximately 135' in length, is primarily engaged in channel clearing operations on the Hudson River and the Narrows of Lake Champlain channels but also performs various maintenance activities at the Troy Lock and Dam.
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) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 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. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision which includes: operation, navigation, maintenance, and surveys of vessels on and offshore, engine repair, and towing of small crafts and perform inspections and surveys. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Ability to Work with Others Knowledge of Specific Equipment, Machinery, Structure, or Components That Are Involved
Operates in wide ranging weather conditions to include reduced visibility from heavy rain, fog, and snow as well as on water ways with minor ice cover.
Plans and plots the navigational routes/courses to be followed, uses state of the art electronic navigational and operating equipment.
Safely and properly operates all survey ancillary motorized and non-motorized equipment in tight areas, currents, rough offroad terrain, various weather conditions, on land and in open water.
Navigates both rivers and harbors, as well as offshore, often with no marked locations or visual reference points.
Steers boat alongside of moving plant or craft, steers vessel by operating controls in pilot house requiring ability to maneuver the boat in all kinds of weather and at times.
Interprets pertinent safety and vessel regulations and requirements so as not to jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of crew and passengers while still being able to accomplish the missions.
Oversees vessel crew docking and undocking, tying up to and maneuvering small barges and other work platforms as an assist vessel.
Applies knowledge of navigation rules and regulations of the Coast Guard governing motorboats and collision regulations.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on vessel systems.