2ND MATE PLD CLASS I.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fountain City (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a skilled marine supervisor to oversee deck crews in dredge support operations, anchor handling, and tow preparation. You will coordinate overhaul work, maintain hulls and marine engine systems, and ensure safe, efficient operations on riverine vessels and support craft.

The role requires leadership, practical dredging experience, and the ability to plan work with available tools and materials.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising deck crew in towing and dredge support operations.
• Knowledge of lockage procedures and anchor barge placement.
• Familiarity with overhaul and repair of marine engines and hulls.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crew in pontoon placement, anchors, and barge movement for dredge operations.
• Directs deck crew during tow making and line handling for lockage.
• Plans and coordinates overhaul and repair work on diesel engines and marine plant.
• Oversees hull, deck, and cabin maintenance on tenders, barges, and launches.

Skills

Maritime leadership

Crew supervision

Dredging operations

Towboat navigation

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Dozers

Loaders

Excavators

Cranes

Towboats

Job description

• Supervises the work of the crew to include placement of pontoons, line anchors, and setting of an anchor barge, in connection with the moving and placing of swing line anchors used to control the movement of the Dredge.
• Supervises and directs deck crew in making up and breaking down of tows and handling lines in making lockage's.
• Performs work in connection with the annual overhaul and repair.
• Performs duties in connection with the overhaul and repair of diesel engines on the Dredge and attendant plant.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on hulls, decks and cabins of tenders, barges and launches of wood and steel construction.
• Plans work to be performed by assigned crew, outlining procedures to be followed and ensuring that necessary tools, materials and supplies are available to perform the work.

Duties

• Supervises the work of the crew to include placement of pontoons, line anchors, and setting of an anchor barge, in connection with the moving and placing of swing line anchors used to control the movement of the Dredge.
• Supervises and directs deck crew in making up and breaking down of tows and handling lines in making lockage's.
• Performs work in connection with the annual overhaul and repair.
• Performs duties in connection with the overhaul and repair of diesel engines on the Dredge and attendant plant.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on hulls, decks and cabins of tenders, barges and launches of wood and steel construction.
• Plans work to be performed by assigned crew, outlining procedures to be followed and ensuring that necessary tools, materials and supplies are available to perform the work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and/or annual physical examinations as required.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs; it is subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Business travel up to 25% of the time.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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 Licensure: USCG license required. The minimum acceptable U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) to be considered for this position are a MASTER of TOWING VESSELS upon the (WESTERN RIVERS)

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a 2nd Mate PLD Class I without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common hydraulic dredging operations and maintenance activities, including setup and breakdown of steel floating pipeline and high-density plastic pipeline; setting and retrieval of dredge and pipeline anchors; use of quick disconnects for breaking floating pipeline across the navigation channel to allow passage of towboats. Operating and leading others in operation of heavy construction equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, cranes); operating dredge tender vessels, towboats and small craft for transport of personnel, equipment and floating plant; navigating tows of various configurations and operating towing vessels through a range of river conditions. I can perform the common duties as stated above. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT Majority of time is spent inside. Physical exertion is required in scrubbing, waxing, and cleaning; chipping and scraping; loading and unloading supplies; and in making repairs.
• WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside with majority of time spent inside. Physical exertion is required in scrubbing, waxing, cleaning and making repairs. Subject to skin irritations from using soaps and other cleaning materials. Must comply with safety procedures and regulations.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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 information sheet.
• This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.