Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Master, Tender of diesel-powered towboats that are used to tend the floating plant in the fleet, assemble tows, move crane barges, and push tows in support of the Dredge Potter and its mission.

Major duties

Maintain daily log(s) of vessel operations. Prepare accurate service records for vessel maintenance. Replenish fuels, lubricants, and/or other supplies on the vessel. Operate small towing vessels and/or a large crew boat.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Master Tender (Dual Rate) ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in operating small towing vessels, performing routine maintenance, minor and/or major repairs on a tow or vessel, and providing and/or interpreting instructions to support operational tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.??????? Physical Efforts: Operating the vessel requires standing for long periods with continual hand and eye coordination. Physical effort is required in performing mechanical repairs. On occasion, may be required to lift equipment or items weighing over 40 pounds to complete tasks. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and is subject to drafts and variable temperatures. Cabin is moderately noisy from engine. Work is dirty and greasy when making adjustments and repairs to engines or equipment and operator is subject to greater noise levels and other chemical substances when completing these tasks. Hazards include occasional danger of falling overboard, drowning, falls on slippery decks or in climbing steep stairways, and injury from moving machinery. The incumbent is subject to hazards of heavy river traffic at night and during foggy weather.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of 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, 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 Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.