This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel) P.L. 118-31, Sec 1250 B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Under the US Corps of Engineers Division, Wilmington Operations District of Navigation Branch, Plant Section.
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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Deck Equipment Operator (Leader) without more than normal supervision. Operate a floating crane, use and maintenance of hydraulic power units and marine construction. I am skilled in basic metal welding and watercraft maintenance and repair. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: (ALL MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKET TO BE CONSIDERED). - Must possess an Able Bodied Seaman's certificate issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. - Must hold and maintain a Crane Operators License for a 140-ton crane. - Must possess and maintain Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) from the US Coast Guard. - Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to navigate a vessel. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in order to accomplish loading and unloading of stores and other items such as handling construction tools and debris removal equipment. Physical exam required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to abnormal temperatures. Hazards encountered are those received from moving machinery, breaking cables, bruises, cuts, burns, falls on slippery or tilting decks; going up and down stairs and ladders, strains in lifting, pulling and pushing, eye injuries from chipping paint and rust, is exposed to dust, fumes, heat and possible drowning by falling overboard or other accidents.
Performs crane operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of waterways and waterway structures. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, and accelerator to raise, lower, and swing the booms and loads.
Inspect hoisting cables, oils and cleans hoisting gears sheaves and hoisting cable.
Performs maintenance of crane and crane equipment.
Operates crane with awareness of lifting capacity of crane operated at various boom lengths and angles, ability to estimate or obtain weights of the load to be lifted to ensure that the lifting capacity of the crane is not exceeded.
Skilled in operating from hand signals and radio communications when loads are behind obstructions and not visible to the operator.
Work on banks of channels and waterways securing cables, slings, and grapples around trees, logs, pilings, and other objects for lifting, loading aboard vessel, and off-loading in designated areas.
Performs maintenance of crane and all crane equipment onboard. Inspects crane prior to use.
Assists deck crew with deckhand responsibilities while vessel is underway.