Deckhand, XF-5788-6 (08308)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Position Overview/Duties

Performs a variety of duties/tasks on items of floating plant such as towboats, barges, loading docks, etc. May include land plant and land facilities during layup periods. Typical duties include:

1. Handling lines in making and breaking tows and moorings to assure that boats, barges, and other plant equipment are tied securely; making soundings; setting gang planks; attaching and removing hoisting and hook lines; general housekeeping and related duties.

2. Operation of deck equipment such as power winches, water pumps, cables, checking and filling oil and greasing boat engines, power generator/engines, etc.; assisting in fueling operations by checking fuel levels and handling fuel hose and attachments to fill fuel tanks; assisting in minor repairs to boat and other equipment by performing basic tasks such as getting tools and supplies, carrying and lifting materials, etc. under the direction of a higher level employee.

3. Paint or assist in painting surfaces of floating plant working equipment such as exterior of barges, exterior and interior walls of river towboats, etc. The paint is typically oil-based, which requires following instructions for stirring and thinning. According to specific direction, uses various tools such as scrapers, sand, or brushes to prepare surfaces, such as by brush, roller, airless sprayer, etc.

4. Operates various vehicles such as an automobile/GVW 4000 lbs., pickup trucks/GVW 5100 lbs., four-wheel drive vehicle/GVW 7500 lbs., and may operate other vehicles such as a dump truck/GVW 22,000 lbs. or more. The vehicles are primarily used to transport soil, rock and other materials throughout the project, run errands or make deliveries of supplies, parts, etc. Drives primarily during daylight hours in fair and inclement weather conditions on regularly traveled roadways and/or gravel or dirt roads as well as public highways.

5. Operates motorboats up to 26 feet in length on rivers and lakes, used as mode of travel and transports passengers or delivers items to specified locations. Under close and constant direction, may fully operate motor vessel in licensed operator's presence, and may briefly steer the towboat to maintain position during the operator's absence. In an emergency, such as an accident, injury, or illness of or to the boat operator, may steer the boat and operate controls to land the craft without injury to personnel or equipment.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, repromotion to a grade previously held on a permanent basis, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Other Requirements, Conditions of Employment and information:

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• 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.
• If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).
• 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/.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• 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 60 lbs.
• The incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued Driver's License, a Class 1 motorboat license, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.