About the Position: Position is assigned to the Navigation Support & Survey Section of the Operations Branch to perform crane operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of waterways and waterway structures such as locks, bridges, and spillways.

Duties

Load and unload construction material, debris, machinery, or equipment to and from the barge or shore storage areas; Remove trees, logs, debris, obstructions, and snags from waterways and from around locks bridges and other structures. Make minor repairs to crane, hoisting machinery, and gear, and assist in renewal of parts and on major repairs. Inspects hoisting cables. Operates outboard motor-powered skiff while investigating surface or underwater objects away from vessel. Perform ship rigging, including installation and repair. Rigs, equips, and stows rowboat and life rafts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must have a 1) USACE Crane Operator Training, 2) Certificate of Completion for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or 3) Crane Institute Certification (CIC) crane training program
• This position requires you to comply with the occupational safety and health standards and other safety directives and orders.
• This position requires an annual hearing conservation test.
• This position has an on-call requirement
• Incumbent must attend and pass USACE Motorboat Operator Course within one year of hire.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationDomestic 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) CRANE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties of operating a floating crane and determine lifting capacity of various booms lengths and angles. I 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 Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. The incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel or crane in congested and confined areas. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent works outdoors in a partially enclosed cab in all types of weather. Incumbent is exposed to loud, unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engine. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of injury caused by swinging loads or turbulent waters and weather extremes.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Norfolk, VA 23510 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk