This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Pipelineman, the incumbent will stand a regular watch and operate controls in maintaining and discharge of pipe alignment, proper distribution of spoil, and safe strain of pipe stringout. NOTE: The duty location of this position is wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.

Duties

Operating deck-mounted and hand-operated controls of the baffle plate that governs the movement of a dredge pipe stringout approximately 1000 feet long. Keeping and edging pipe aligned with the dredge. Clearing channels for passage of towboats. Performing basic maintenance and repair activities.

Requirements

• This is a drug testing position.
• The duty location of this position is wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment, and annual physical.
• This position may require a 2-year probationary period.
• This is an inclement weather position.
• This position may require rotating or irregular shifts.

Qualifications

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) Pipelineman~ without more than normal supervision. - Duties include: 1) operating discharge pipe and baffle controls to maintain discharge pipe alignment, ensuring safe strain on pipe string out; ensuring proper distribution of spoil, and prevent damage to pontoons, barges, other vessels, etc.. 2) handling lines in making and breaking up tows, securing floating plant, and providing general support of dredging and channel patrol operations, and 3) performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance on dredges, towboats, barges, and other vessels. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Working Conditions: Incumbent is occasionally exposed to splashing mud, sand, and water, unpleasant noise and isolation for long periods of time; most typical exposure to hazards is drowning

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk