Deckhand, XF-5788-06 (22289)

Opening and Closing Dates: 28 July–10 August 2025 (11:59pm EST)

• Position Title: Deckhand

• Series/Grade: XF-5788-06  

  Duty Location(s): Wilmington, NC

  Number of Vacancies: 1

  Job Description:This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. With limited exceptions, the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service.

Other Requirements: 

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required. 
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 95% of the time.
• 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.
• 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. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Must possess and maintain an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Must possess and maintain an able Seafarer/able Bodied and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping).
• Within 6 months of entering service must obtain and maintain a US Government passport.