About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operation Division, located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Duties

Operates government motor vehicles to transport equipment, materials and for work related travels. Operates load handling equipment (i.e. forklift trucks) to move, stack and unstack, load and unload materials in and about warehouses, storage areas, loading docks, and on and off vehicles, etc. Monitors, inspects, secures and cares for the operational integrity of berthed vessels (floating plants) to ascertain seaworthiness. Adheres to all requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, orders and instructions for standing watch. Observes and follows all safety procedures for crew and passengers in accordance with safety and health regulations. Adjusts auxiliary generator in event of power failure and contact supervisor if generator does not automatically start. Knowledge and experience to react as a first responder to various crisis to handle fires, extreme weather conditions, electrical hazards and equipment failures. Responds to mechanical warnings and alarms within the facility. Starts, stops, and resets vital mechanical equipment for optimum efficiency.

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.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up 10% 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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Shipkeeper (Marine Facilities Caretaker) without more than normal supervision. Safeguard marine facilities including floating and land based plants. Exercise a strong mechanical aptitude to maintain the operational capabilities of floating and land based plants. Be able to navigate the vessel exterior and interior compartments to inspect various machinery and equipment.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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a DeckhandWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort is required. Be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. In the office, work is sedentary. When making rounds, incumbent is walking, riding in a government vehicle, entering boats, and occasionally retying and readjusting mooring lines. Inspects and takes precaution to safeguard vessels and all base equipment. Capable of restarting machineries to make them operational. Working Conditions: Work is performed independently and alone during a non-standard schedule: evenings, weekends and holidays. Provides security and operational control of the Caven Point Marine Terminal during these non-duty hours. This includes floating plants, buildings, grounds, equipment, and supplies. Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes of heat and cold and heavy rainfall. There is a danger of slipping from a vessel into water with possibility of physical injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, snow, or ice in dirty or cramped situations. Inherent in the performance of these duties is the dangers of slips, trips and falls; danger of overhead injuries; danger of foot, hand and eye injuries, punctures, fume inhalation, oxygen deficient environments, electrocution, burns and exposure to fire and to noisy areas. Incumbent may also be subject to machine injuries as well as injuries involved in protection of Government property from vandals.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk