About the Position: Serves as Master Derrickboat Operator of the Heavy Lift Crane HENRY M. SHREVE, Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, Heavy Capacity Fleet. The SHREVE is a diesel powered, floating lattice boom, pedestal-mounted crane having a lift capacity of 550 tons, as such, the Master has overall responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the crane and barge systems.

Duties

Responsible for exercising knowledge of the capacity and physical limitations of the SHREVE in order to obtain the desired results and avoid injury to personnel, damaging the SHREVE, and damaging other plant. Responsible for ensuring the work is performed in accordance with regulatory controls consisting of maritime laws and regulations, published plans and specifications, and various operating manuals published by equipment manufacturers. Determine repairs to be performed during the lay-up season and directs and assists engineers and deck hands in performance of repairs. Responsible for the safety of ground crews or other employees working in the area. Conducts safety meetings and life saving drills for the adequate protection of all personnel on board. Properly maintains marine safety equipment, e.g. fire protection, life saving and first-aid equipment, and instructs crew members in their use.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
• The incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in accomplishment of assigned duties.

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) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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) Master Derrickboat without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Master, Derrickboat duties. I can and have operated land-based cranes or floating cranes in the maintenance of structures and have performed general lifting and duty cycle work. I have worked under the general direction of a crane or derrick boat master. I have been responsible for the inspection of cranes that I have operated. I have assisted with the preparation of critical lift plans, activity hazard analyses and completion of requisitions and periodic reports. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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)Ability To Lead or SuperviseOperation of Motor VehiclesReliability and dependability as a Crane OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent is subject to dangers inherent to the execution of major maintenance and repair operations utilizing floating plant and the repair operations such as, but not limited to, drowning, capsizing, falling, and being struck by loads. There is a possibility of sustaining cuts and bruises in connection with work activities. Due to extremely high noise levels, the incumbent wears hearing protection. The incumbent works in confined and cramped conditions and spaces and is subject to dangers associated with welding, flame cutting, and general structural/mechanical maintenance and repairs. The incumbent works indoors and outdoors, subject to all types of weather. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs steps and ladders, reaches and bends to pull and push levers, and frequently performs lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON DO NOT MAIL Huntington, WV 25701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk