About the Position: Operates barge-mounted cranes (approximately 100-140 ton capacity with various size buckets and various length booms) required in the maintenance of navigation locks and dams and navigation channels, performing difficult operations where maneuverability is restricted and accuracy is critical. Uses such attachments as clamshell bucket, orange-peel bucket, drag bucket, and pile driving hammer on friction type machine.

Duties

Operates Friction Crawler Cranes on Barges from 30-100 ton capacity with various size buckets or loads with various length booms. Converts crane to pile driver and drives piling for mooring clusters, guide walls and wharves. Converts crane to a clamshell and excavates mud and sand from difficult areas. Use crane as dragline and handles rocks from barge to dikes, revetments and scour protection areas. Dewatering at lock and dams sites, works from confined areas setting bulkheads, dewatering pumps, culvert valves and culvert tracks. Inspects rigging prior to making assigned lifts. Required to do preventive maintenance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Physical Examination required.
• Possess a crane certification from an accredited crane certification agency with "Lattice Boom Crawler" and "Telescopic Boom Swing and Fixed Cab" designation. (Must upload crane certification with application).
• Travel required.
• Valid Driver's license.
• One year probationary period maybe required.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) Crane Operator without more than normal supervision.1) operating a medium friction crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects 2) rigging objects to be lifted by a crane using rope slings, wire straps, hooks, or chain slings and/or 3) performing preventative maintenance on mobile cranes (or equivalent experience). I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Exerts heavy effort in manipulating various levers, clutches, and brakes. Is subject to strain caused by crane vibrations and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Occasionally moves objects such as hooks and cables weighing up to 50 pounds. Must make continual control changes to maneuver crane and load around obstructions and to position load or equipment at a precise location. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a partially enclosed crane cab during periods of extreme heat and cold. Incumbent is exposed to unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the crane engine and are exposed to possible injury caused by swinging loads, or from the crane overturning. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk