About the Position: This job announcement is for a Deckhand Leader, XG-5788-06, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District. Official Duty Station is the Motor Vessel Mississippi, position requires (non-TDY) travel with the Motor Vessel Mississippi, shift work, and mandatory overtime.

Duties

Lead others in work involving the handling and fastening of lines to moor plant and make tows. Keep vessel's gear and rigging in good working order. Adhere to maintenance requirements and general upkeep for the deck machinery and equipment. Follow manufacturer's manuals for maintenance and assembly of equipment and tools. Assign deck assignments to other Deckhands with minimal instructions and supervision.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This is a full-time permanent seasonal position. Seasonal signifies an annually, recurring period of employment of less than 2087 hours per year. During non-work periods you will be placed in a non-duty, non-pay status.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 an Deckhand Leader without more than normal supervision. Applicants should document the ability to perform common duties of a Deckhand Leader to include; explaining and demonstrating deckhand tasks, enforcing safety and housekeeping rules and regulations, and distributing tools and materials associated with deckhand duties to workers. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Lead or SuperviseReliability and Dependability as a DeckhandWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical effort: Substantial physical effort is required in the handling of heavy cables, equipment and machinery. May lift up to 50 pounds or more. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and walking. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside under all weather conditions. Subject to failing overboard and hazards attending moving plant. Subject to splashing and slippery decks. Uses hand tools characteristic of indicated duties.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk