About the Position: The Master, Derrickboat is assigned to the Light Capacity Fleet Unit of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, duty station located in Old Hickory, TN. As a Master Derrickboat Operator of heavy lift diesel powered floating cranes with lift capacities up to 250 tons, has overall responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the equipment assigned.

Duties

Major maintenance and repair of locks and dams, channel maintenance activities, marine construction, and general hoisting services. Direct or perform the operation of hoisting and swinging engines on derrick boats and floating cranes with capacities up to 250 tons engaged in marine construction and repair services and maintenance of navigation channels Responsible for the proper list, trim, and stability of the vessel for the work being done. Move levers controlling the raising and lowering of the boom and the horizontal movement of the boom, or the horizontal movement of the cab and boom, the height of the hoisting line, and the opening and closing of the bucket attachments. Make heavy lifts to and from docks, navigation structures, other vessels, and from underwater areas. Place objects on barges for repair or transportation. Perform preventive maintenance and in making emergency repairs to equipment. Oversee and assist with all repairs to house, hull, machinery and equipment, including major repair work on cables, sheaves, buckets, spuds, and other vessel or crane equipment. Plan and coordinate for critical lifts. Prepare critical lift plans or reviews and approves lift plans prepared by other operators. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical may be required.
• Pre-employment and annual drug test is required.
• Crane operators license is required
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, apply for this vacancy number CERE242485156363 for status candidates. 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. 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. Know how to operate land-based cranes or floating cranes in the maintenance of structures and have performed general lifting and duty cycle work. Have worked under the general direction of a crane or derrick boat master. Have been responsible for the inspection of cranes that have operated. Have assisted with the preparation of critical lift plans, activity hazard analysis and completion of requisitions and periodic reports. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical effort is normally required in steering the vessel, walking, and climbing. Somewhat greater effort is required in accomplishing housekeeping and general maintenance work. Close hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel in traffic, in confined areas, and during derrick operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning due to accident or storm (and particularly due to improper lifting or handling of heavy objects which may cause the derrick to overturn). There is further danger of injury due to blasting operations. Is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, and broken bones. The possibility of falling or slipping on wet or icy decks and ladders is always present. Exposed to unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engine and to dirt and grease when making minor repairs to vessel and machinery.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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