About the Position: This announcement is for a Pilot, Towboat (Dual Rate) position with the Mississippi River Project, Maintenance Section located in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. This position is dual-rated to the position of Master, Towboat, XH-5784-13, on an as needed basis as determined by management. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Stand watch with the responsibility for the overall operation of the vessel and safety of the plant and personnel while on watch with the Master on board. Operate vessels to maneuver and secure smaller tows and individual barges around job sites to facilitate transport of personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials to and from various locations. Assist with general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure the vessel is kept clean and organized at all times. Steer vessels from the pilothouse using pilothouse controls for proper speed and direction considering factors such as river currents, direction and velocity of wind, depth of water, size of tow, and capacity and maneuverability of the vessel. Direct the making and breaking down of tows from the pilothouse or bridge. Required to land vessel and/or tows in close quarters of a harbor or alongside other floating plant.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a current U.S. Coast Guard license as a Master covering the type, class, horsepower, and size of vessel to which assigned and the waters in which the boat operates.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program in accordance with AR 600-85and/or EP 600-1-3 based on performance of towboat operation duties.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Pilot Towboat (Dual Rate)~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to stand a regular watch and supervise the deck crew engaged in making and breaking of tows, general housekeeping, and various deck work. Personally signals Master on watch or maintains radio contact during the making up and breaking up of tows. Work is performed 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Towboat OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work of this position is sedentary in nature. Work generally involves light physical effort. Close hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel and tows in traffic and in confined areas. Extensive standing and walking may be necessary while standing watch. May carry light items such as supplies for the towboat. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed inside in an enclosed pilothouse but also requires work outside of the pilothouse, subjecting the incumbent to varying climatic conditions. Hazards include occasional danger of falling overboard, falls on slippery decks or in climbing steep stairways, and injury from moving machinery. A life jacket is worn at all times when on deck. The incumbent is subject to hazards of heavy river traffic at night and during foggy weather. Employees are required to follow established safe working procedures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk