This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As an Assistant Master, XH-5784-14, the incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Master, who issues oral and written instructions pertaining to sailing orders and overall plans of operation, but is entirely responsible for the navigation of the vessel while underway.

Duties

Steer vessel from pilot house, using pilot controls for proper speed and direction. Stand a regular watch as Pilot on a 3000 or 4300 H.P. twin-screw diesel powered towboat engaged in towing, river inspection, special trips, and channel patrol operations. Has complete responsibility for the safety of the towboat, vessel, its crew and cargo being towed during watch.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a U.S. Coast Guard, Master of Steam and Motor Vessels, and 1600 Gross Ton and Master of Towing Vessels, Western Rivers License.
• This position requires a Supervisory Probationary period.
• This position requires a successful pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• This position is subject to random drug screening.
• This position requires the incumbent to work on an intermittent or unscheduled, on-call basis.

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) Assistant Master Towboat without more than normal supervision which includes: 1) Operating a 3,000 or 4,300 hp twin screw diesel powered towboat over 130 feet in length; tow consisting of 25 to 30 major items of floating plant 2) Operating tenders in transporting personnel supplies, and equipment; making and breaking up tows, and performing channel operations 3) Conducting fire, lifeboat, man overboard drills, and safety inspections 4) Conducting preventative maintenance and inspections.-- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work generally involves light physical effort. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside the pilot house and requires little physical effort. Hazards encountered include falling on slippery decks, or climbing steep stairways, and possible drowning in case of accident.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk