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Summary
About the Position: Serves as a Deck Equipment Operator aboard a derrickbarge or cranebarge displacing 175 to 1100 tons engaged in waterway maintenance on the Great Lakes.
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Responsibilities
- Operates the throttle and braking systems on pneumatically operated spud engines which manipulates the spuds to hold the vessel in position. Makes periodic inspections of engine cables to insure that there are no broken strands or other weakness.
- Assists Crane or Derrickbarge Operator in making repairs to the pumps, air compressor, capstans and spud engines, generator, welder, the diesel or steam operated crane and other machinery, and equipment.
- Handles ropes in making up tow and for docking plant. Uses lead line to obtain depths during dredging operations.
- Assists in a variety of work which involves the maintenance and repair of the hull and house of the derrickboat, the operation of the crane and general house-keeping on the vessel.
- Receives oral directives from crane operator add overall supervision from the Master.
- Follows written or established procedures and proper signals in performing routine assignments.
- Is responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of all deck equipment on board.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% TDY Business Travel may be required.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
8
5725 Crane Operating
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Requirements
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Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Pre-Employment Physical may be required.
- Pre-Employment Drug Screening may be required.
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 Employees
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Priority Placement Program (PPP), Program S (Military Spouse) registrant
- Veterans 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) Deck Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Repair and maintenance of all deck equipment aboard a vessel; operation of the electric controls on motor operated spud winches and mooring winches; diesel engine repair; repairs to hydraulic drive system; making emergency repairs on equipment. Follow safety and health requirements for operations aboard vessel, preventive maintenance checks and services of deck equipment and safely operate all deck equipment - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Ability to perform Motor Vehicle Operator duties w/o more than normal supervision
- Dexterity and Safety
- Reliability and dependability as a Crane Operator
PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires walking, bending, reaching, standing for prolonged. periods, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate equipment. Moderate physical effort is exerted in accomplishing tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed on deck or in cabin in all weather. Work may be required in cramped machinery spaces, and incumbent is subject to the dangers of fire, explosion or drowning in the event of collision or accident.
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Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
- Recruitment or Relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Incumbent may be subject to random Drug Screening.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not Applicable
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