About the Position: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivers superior-quality projects and services, building on our long-standing record of excellence. The San Francisco District is comprised of civilian personnel organized into divisions, including Program and Project Management, Engineering and Technical Services, Operations and Readiness, Regulatory, and Resource Management.

Duties

Inspect hydraulic deck-mounted cranes to assess maintenance and/or repair needs. Inspect handrails on boats to determine if maintenance or repair is needed. Repair broken boat walkways to prevent potential injury to passengers and workers. Repair broken moorings to ensure boats can moor securely and prevent free movement of the ship on water. Transport passengers in a government passenger vehicle to assigned destinations while following the state traffic laws. Operate a deck mounted 10/20 ton capacity hydraulic knuckle boom crane to lift a chain link net or large debris onto the deck of a vessel or to transfer debris to a pier. Operate a track-mounted hydraulic excavator to sort debris and load into disposal containers. Scrape rust and flaking paint with hand held scrapers, hand pneumatic needle guns, and/or hand chipping hammers from the vessel's hull, interior, exterior, and superstructure to prepare a boat for painting. Paint vessel superstructure, hull, interior, and exterior with pneumatic spray guns or paint rollers on a monthly basis to prevent the accumulation of rust. Operate a winch to lift debris onto a drift collection boat. Accurately administer and interpret the correct hand signals while operating a deck mounted hydraulic crane when all lifts in order to prevent harm or damage to people or property. Rig a loaded net with debris to prepare it for removal from the water to the drift collection boat or transfer to debris dock. Basic knowledge and understanding of US Coast Guard regulations; aids to navigation, navigation charts and devices relative to communication, tide, current, wind and weather conditions. Interpret nautical charts in order to navigate ship to assigned debris removal areas. Interpret the vessel stability and crane load charts to estimate the ship carrying capacity of debris that can be transported. Follow standard operating procedures of drift collection under hazardous situations (e.g. oil spill, bad weather, turbulent water conditions, etc.) to ensure safety of self, crew, and cargo. Interpret marine signals from other vessels on the water such as whistle/horn signals, flag signals, or light controlled signals to coordinate navigation paths with other vessels. Follow standard safety protocols to include wearing the required safety equipment for scraping rust and flaking paint off boats to minimize potential injury and hazards resulting from dislodged metal flakes and pieces. Maneuver pike poles while on a balancing on a floating craft to position floating debris into nets for removal. Maintain visual attention to crane operating signals while it is in operation to prevent injury to self and others.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered under the DA/USACE Random Drug Testing program based upon operation, navigation, steering, directing or sailing a surface vessel where the vessel is 26 feet in length or greater (USACE-Specific Criterion).
• This position is covered under the DA/USACE Random Drug Testing program based upon operation, navigation, steering, directing or sailing a surface vessel where the vessel is 26 feet in length or greater (USACE-Specific Criterion).
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Incumbent will be subject to working in various kinds of inclement weather, such as fog and may work in dangerous conditions around equipment.
• This position requires the Incumbent to work in various kinds of inclement weather, such as fog and may work in dangerous conditions around equipment.
• This position requires the Incumbent to wear personal protective equipment such as special clothing, safety helmets, gloves, and life preserver jackets.
• This position requires the Incumbent to work in various kinds of inclement weather, such as fog and may work in dangerous conditions around equipment.

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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) Drift Collection Worker Leader without more than normal supervision. I have experience as a journeyman in at least one of the following skills in the performance of maintenance and repair duties on electrical and mechanical equipment or attaching rigging to floating debris for removal, in accordance with established trade standards. I have performed administrative duties associated with leadership and employee management such as planning and prioritizing work under difficult schedules, maintaining production reports/records and assigning and evaluating work of other employees.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Operation of Equipment and MachineryTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exert strenuous physical effort in moving water-logged logs and other heavy and awkward floating objects; stand for long periods of time; handle pike poles; lift and hold lines; climb up and down steps, stoop and bend in performing maintenance work as well as in operations of debris collection, and lift and handle a variety of tools and equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in all kinds of weather. Incumbent is exposed to injuries from traffic collisions in navigation channels, especially during foggy weather. There is danger of drowning from slipping and falling overboard. Debris collected is oily, dirty, wet, and possibly contaminated (i.e., occasionally required to collect decomposed bodies found in the bay). Subject to bodily injury from debris falling out of nets; crushing by steel net against side of derrick boat and from revolving crane or during repair and maintenance tasks.

Education

Not applicable.

Contacts

• Address RI-W2ST03 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-SAN FRANCISCO DO NOT MAIL San Francisco, CA 94103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk