About the Position: You will serve as a Small Craft Operator. You may serve as relief boat operator, relief crane operator and deckhand to the chief boat operator on the PUGET, a self-propelled crane barge, engaged in snagging and floating debris disposal operations in Puget Sound.

Duties

Perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance, repair and housekeeping of the floating plant. Assist the deck crew in snagging/debris disposal operations. Handle and fasten hawsers and mooring ropes to piers. Performs light rigging as required. Prepare surfaces to be painted by removing old paint, using paint remover, scraping or chipping. Make regular inspections of engine room and generator room to determine that all equipment is functioning properly. Assume responsibility for the operation of the vessel or cranes during the scheduled or unscheduled absence of the regular boat operator or crane operator. Load and store supplies to and from the boat.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• A U.S. Coast Guard 200 Ton Master Inland Vessel license, with unlimited radar certification must be obtained within 4 years of being appointed.
• A 5-ton hydraulic crane license must be obtained within 6 months of being appointed.
• Pre-employment AND random drug testing required as this position meets the criteria as a Testing Designated Position under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This position is in a medical surveillance program and is subject to pre-employment physical and subsequent physical exams.
• This position requires Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) 50% of the time.

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 a(n) SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability to perform common tasks of a Small Craft Operator. Under normal supervision, you must have experience performing Small Craft Operator skills to include operating a variety of boats, work boats, or towboats, ranging in size up to 104 feet in length, line handling and electronic navigation systems. 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 SupervisionAbility 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 VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a DeckhandWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Physical Effort - Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in maintaining equipment on boat, and to handle survey equipment. Incumbent must possess depth and color perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to operate boat and crane. Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle in order to get to and from the vessel, or transfer vessel from worksite to worksite. Working Conditions - When functioning as the relief Master, work is normally performed inside pilothouse and while directing the deck crew time is spent on deck where there is exposure to the elements and danger of falling into river and ocean and drowning. Much of the time spent operating is in swift, shallow water, which increases dangers to operator and craft, and is subject to the hazards of sudden storms, rough water, tides, wind and abnormal currents. When serving as relief crane operator, the employee is restricted to the confines of the crane cab for long periods of times, operating various levers and pedals. Incumbent is exposed to noise in excess of 80 decibels and is required to wear hearing protection. Employee is exposed and the effects of acids, solvents, thinners and paints on a regular and recurring basis.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk