Deckhand.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a dedicated Deckhand to support maintenance on a floating plant. The role involves securing equipment, performing cleaning and painting, and keeping deck gear well-lubricated for safe operation.

The position requires physical effort, the ability to work in various weather conditions, and the capacity to assist craft personnel with repairs. Applicants must pass pre-employment checks and a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Experience showing ability to perform deckhand tasks with minimal supervision.
• Physical requirements include heavy lifting and long periods of standing, climbing and crouching.
• Must be able to pass background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Secure floating plant with lines, cables, wire straps, and rigging as required.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance such as washing decks, chipping paint and rust, and painting.
• Grease moving deck equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Assist other craftsmen with maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Deckhand duties

Physical strength

Maritime operations

Job description

Duties

• Secure floating plant with manila and synthetic lines, cables, wire straps, rachets, etc.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks such as washing down decks, chip-ping paint and rust from bulkheads, timber heads, cavels, deck equipment, and painting.
• Greasing moving deck equipment such as capstans, tow winch, or electric cranes to ensure working condition.
• Assisting other craftsmen with maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen, and inclusion in the randomized drug testing program.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.
• Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving drums in excess of 50 pounds.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen, and inclusion in the randomized drug testing program.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.
• Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving drums in excess of 50 pounds.

Qualifications

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) Deckhand without more than normal supervision. Conducting channel patrol activities, outboard motor operation, deck equipment repair, general maintenance and housekeeping on a floating plant. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Efforts: Work requires substantial physical effort when handling heavy cables, equipment, and machinery; while making and breaking tows; and when washing, scrubbing, cleaning, chipping, and painting surfaces. Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and crouching and walking.
• Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes in heat and cold and heavy rainfall. Workers are exposed to paint fumes, and are subject to cuts and bruises while working with equipment. There is the possibility of eye injury while chipping paint and rust. There is a danger of slipping from floating plant into water with possibility of physical injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, and dirty or cramped situations.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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
• This is a(n) 24 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• 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.
• All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• -The duty location will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.
• -This position is a Permanent, Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment.
• -The position is advertised internally under Vacancy CEDC-26-13043032-MP

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.