DECKHAND (SHIPKEEPER)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (DOA); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (DOA) is recruiting for a Deckhand in Jersey City, NJ. The role works under the Master Tug Supervisor and is based on vessel operations, maintenance, and deck activities. Travel up to 25% may be required. Requires USCG MMC and TWIC credentials and a pre-employment background check.

The position is permanent and competitive, with a full-time work schedule and background screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications describe ability to work as a Deckhand, XF-5788-06, with supervision and safe vessel operations.
• Must possess MMC and TWIC in hand for interview and offer.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervision of Master or Small Boat Operator and adhere to waterway mission practices.
• Perform general maintenance: paint decks, hulls, and interior spaces.
• Operate deck gear, rigging booms, lines during docking and towing operations.
• Stand lookout, security and wheel watches.
• Connect/disconnect hoses and pipelines, operate fishing gear as required.

Skills

Waterway missions

Vessel operations

Docking/undocking

Education

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

Summary

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

Works under general supervision of the Master Tug Supervisor. While assigned to a vessel works under the administrative supervision and leadership of the Master or Small Boat Operator.

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Summary

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

Works under general supervision of the Master Tug Supervisor. While assigned to a vessel works under the administrative supervision and leadership of the Master or Small Boat Operator.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help Accepting applications Location 4 vacancies in the following location: Jersey City, NJ No matching locations found. Work site options

Telework eligible: No

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $28.56 – $33.32 per hour

Pay scale & grade: XF 6

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: 25% or less – You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent Occupations and job series: 5788 Deckhand

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: CEDA-26-13076322-DHA

Control number: 887009000

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• While assigned to a vessel, works under the supervision of the Master or Small Boat Operator and follows established operating practices and techniques associated with waterway missions and floating plant maintenance.
• Performs general maintenance work, repair and paint decks, hulls, superstructure and interior spaces of vessels.
• Operates cargo gear and deck machinery, rigging booms, handling lines during docking, moving and towing operations, and mending lines and canvas.
• Stands lookout, security and wheel watches.
• Connects and disconnects hoses and pipelines.
• Operates fishing gear and similar 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 to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• In this position you are subject to recall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to an emergency situation such as plane crashes, hurricanes etc.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires alcohol testing per ER690-1-1218.
• This position requires the possession of a valid USCG Merchant Marine Credential for Ordinary Seaman.
• This position requires the possession of a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the e 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 in this document.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Deckhand (Shipkeeper), XF-5788-06 without more than normal supervision which includes; docking and undocking to support watercraft movement, skilled in waterway missions, safe vessel operations, and maintaining the upkeep of the vessel. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Required Conditions of Employment: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess: 1) a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential for Ordinary Seaman; AND 2) a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). (Note: You must attach a copy of your credentials to your application package and include the serial number, date issued and expiration date.) Please note the requirements for both a current MMC and TWIC must be in hand for consideration for an interview and a Tentative Job Offer; therefore, you must attach a copy to your application package. If you are interested in pursuing and learning how to acquire the MMC and TWIC credentials, please see the following sites for additional information:

The websites for information on how to acquire the MMC and TWIC are:

MMC – https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/

TWIC – https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work in stretched and cramped positions.

Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes of heat and cold and heavy rainfall. There is a danger of slipping from a vessel into water with possibility of physical injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, snow, or ice in dirty or cramped situations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
• 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• 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.

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