Summary About the Position: Serve in a dual capacity 1) stationed in the pilot house on a Class 1, self-propelled dustpan dredge, engaged primarily in open channel dredging operations and is immedialely responsible for the operation of hydraulic and electrical controls, 2) operates a 22-ton barge mounted crane with 72-foot boom. Responsibilities Operate a 10-ton, diesel-powered, barge-mounted, mobile crane, with a 47-foot boom in performing both marine and land-based crane operations. In operating engines must choose and follow operations required to prevent damage to equipment. Operates barge-mounted mobile crane in hoisting and lowering expensive marine pumps and parts, electric motors, dredge propellers, shafts, pipeline sections, and various other equipment involved in dredging operations, repair and maintenance. Operates computer equipment associated with GPS in order to position dredge on proper alignment. Responsible for the condition of crane, determines attachments and rigging necessary for each lift, directs work of others assigned to him, makes repairs to equipment, and maintains written maintenance log on crane. Observes conditions and operations of attendant dredge plant and other vessel traffic in the vicinity during lifting operations in order to change lifting procedures immediately to respond to the changing conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 USACE Employees Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act 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) Dredging Equipment Operator~ without more than normal supervision perform the common operation of a 25-ton, diesel-powered, barge-mounted, mobile crane. I can perform both marine and land-based crane operations . I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. . - 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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of Equipment and Machinery Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: In performing duties of this position, incumbent is continually reaching for and manipulating controls simultaneously, using hands and feet. This requires moderate physical effort, since controls are relatively easy to move, requiring less than 10 pounds of effort. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside Pilot House and outside on deck when making inspections, repairs and overhauls to engines and dredging equipment. When working outside is expose to fumes, smoke, grease and odors, noise, steam burns, cuts and infections, injury caused by whiplash from broken cables and by working around moving machinery. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.
