Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District

Locations (City, State) Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: Serves as Deckhand aboard Detroit District Floating Plant to include survey boats, survey vessels, tugboats and crane or derrick barges engaged in maintenance of waterways.

POSITION: DECKHAND XF-5788-06

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:

Snubs and ties lines properly to minimize breakage and to secure plant safely.
Performs general vessel maintenance duties and keeps boat in ship shape condition.
Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing old paint utilizing tools and methods of choice or those assigned.
Cleans, makes minor repairs, replaces parts, and adjusts as directed.
Operates pneumatic tools, such as jackhammer, concrete vibrator, and pneumatic drills in concrete operations.

Operates engineering construction equipment, such as bulldozers, road graders, snowplow equipment, backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, road rollers, and skid steers in support of District needs.

Other Conditions And Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: 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 the competitive service.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: 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 the competitive service.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Requirement: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) DECKHAND XF-5788-6 without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some tasks including the majority of the following duties under close supervision: the ability to perform the full range of duties of a Deckhand, in situations that require more than ordinarily skills and care, with close supervision such as making minor repairs of machinery, handles roping for towing, utilizes various tools, prepares paint surfaces to be painted. Operates small boats. Keeps lines, tools, paint brushes, clean and in proper places. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
PHYSICAL EFFORTS:
Work requires sustained physical effort when washing, scrubbing, cleaning and painting surfaces and while handling lines, making, and breaking tows. The incumbent walks, climbs, and stands for prolonged periods of time. The worker frequently lifts and carries moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs. or more, such as, tools, material, and supplies).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both indoors and outside in all types of weather. Workers are exposed to paint fumes and are subject to cuts and bruises while working with equipment and making machinery repairs in a cramped or confined machinery spaces. There is also exposure to eye injuries while chipping paint and rust. There is the ever-present danger of drowning, in the event of a storm or collision.
Competencies needed for the position:
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Maintenance Practices on Seagoing Vessels
Shipboard Operations
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
One-year probationary period may be required.
Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
This position functions as a floating Deckhand. As such may be TDY up to 80% of the time. The incumbent of this position is identified as a filler for any floating plant Deckhand that may be vacant due to vacation, illness or under recruitment at any location within the district. When not assigned to other Area Office floating plant, the individual would work out of the Area Office as a deckhand or maintenance worker. Short notice may be necessary in identifying a need at another location.
This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
Subject to annual furlough which may last from 1-5 months.
This position requires a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.

Other Essential Information:

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This is a(n) 24 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives MAY BE authorized (up to 25%).
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
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.
Point of contact for this announcement is JUSTIN PROULX.

Your Resume:

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Qualifications:

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.

Deckhand, XF-5788-06 (06083)

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