Job summary

About the Position: Serves as Chief Mate on a self-propelled, sea-goings diesel powered, Class I, hopper dredge and directing dredging operations.

Major duties

Directing dredging operations. Instructs and directs quartermaster in steering vessel. Keeps log of movement of vessel and during watch and records data. Operation, maintenance, and safety of the dredge. Supervises and directs the repairs and performance of general maintenance work by the deck department. Care of deck and superstructure. Handling of hawsers and mooring lines. Supervisory tasks such as informally recommending promotions, reassignments, performance ratings and awards, disciplinary actions, step increases.

Qualification

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 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 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 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) Chief Mate Hopper Dredge without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks of a Chief Mate Hopper Dredge. I am skilled at directing subordinates on a marine vessel engaged in dredging operations; directing quartermaster in steering vessel; supervising and directing repairs and general maintenance of the dredge. I am considered an expert with no supervision needed to carry out the responsibilities of the position. 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 perform Motor Vehicle Operator duties w/o more than normal supervision Dredging Operation and Equipment Maintenance Vessel Operations Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) WORKING CONDITIONS: Spends a large portion of time in the pilot house, on deck, or outside in all kinds of weather, being exposed to the elements and subject to the possibility of slipping on wet decks. Danger of drowning is present in case of accident. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Light to moderate physical effort is required for continuous standing, operating of various controls while on watch, etc. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Evaluations

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.