About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk Water Resources Division in Norfolk, VA.

Duties

Operates a single or twin-screw diesel vessel up to 68 feet in length Supervises, instructs, and directs deckhands and other boat crew in their operations, safety and activities. Directs crew members during special operations such as the rigging and deploying of sampling equipment, side scan sonar equipment, deploying buoys for marking obstructions and any anchoring operations that are required. Maneuvers vessel in path of drifting objects, collecting material and floating debris with a hydraulic crane with a two-ton capacity. Patrols waterways within the District's jurisdiction on alert for violations of Section 13 of the River and Harbor Act (33 USC 407), illegally placed fishing structures and unpermitted structures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• All Army personnel will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards and other safety directives and orders.
• This job requires a valid U.S. Coast Guard 100T Captains License, small boat operator with radar endorsement, within one year of hire.
• This job requires a valid U.S. Coast Guard Masters License and towing license or certification commensurate with the size and service of the vessel operated, within one year of service.
• This position is required to be screened under the civilian drug abuse testing program. Periodic urinalysis will be required to test for drug abuse. Incumbent must also sign DA form 5019-R "condition of employment.
• Incumbent of this position is enrolled in an ongoing pre-employment, annual and pre-termination medical surveillance program in accordance with established OSHA requirements.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.

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. 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 a Tender Operator without more than normal supervision. Operate single or twin screw diesel vessel up to 68 feet in length in length including the ability to recognize hazards to navigation; work as a team to conduct hydrographic survey; and to take debris on deck or under tow. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The small craft operators occasionally lift and carry parts and equipment weighing 23 kilograms (50 pounds) or more. Assistance is usually available with heavy or bulky equipment. Moderate effort is required during general maintenance work. Coordination of hands, eyes, body, and legs is needed to work safely on wet and moving decks, climbing up and down ladders, or transferring from one boat to another. Working Conditions: The small craft operators work on deck, exposed to sun, wind, spray, rain, and ice during year around operations. They are exposed to the possibility of falling overboard, thus a life jacket is worn at all times. Other protective devices such as foul weather Gear, safety shoes and ear protectors may be required. Possible injuries include sprains or broken bones caused by falls on deck. 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

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