Deckhand

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Deckhand for operations on a floating plant. You will perform channel patrols, operate outboard motors, repair deck equipment, and handle routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks to support tow making and breaking.

The role requires substantial physical effort, capacity to work in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Multiple positions are available in Mobile Support and Mooring Barge Deck Crew units.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Deckhand without more than normal supervision.
• Physical effort involving heavy lifting up to 40 pounds and long periods of standing.
• Harsh working conditions including temp extremes, paint fumes, and potential injury.

Responsibilities

• Conduct channel patrol activities, outboard motor operation, deck equipment repair, general maintenance and housekeeping on a floating plant.

Skills

Channel patrol

Outboard motor operation

Deck equipment repair

General maintenance

Housekeeping

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Deckhand assigned to the Mat Sinking Unit, you will be assigned to accomplish a combination of tasks in connection with the making up and breaking of tows. Five positions located in Mobile Support and five positions located in the Mooring Barge Deck Crew.Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.

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