Maintenance Worker (DR).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington, NC seeks a Vessel Operator to transport personnel, materials, and supplies aboard a multipurpose vessel. The role includes operating outboard craft and performing routine maintenance and carpentry tasks around navigable waters.

You will serve as signal operator during crane operations, assist the crane operator, and perform welding and mechanical work as needed. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating small craft and maintaining vessel equipment.
• Certification as a crane operator within 6 months of appointment.
• TWIC credential and STCW certification from US Coast Guard.
• Able-Bodied Seaman endorsement from the Coast Guard.
• Willingness to live aboard the vessel and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate outboard vessel to transport personnel, material, and supplies.
• Perform care and maintenance of vessel equipment and components.
• Perform deckhand duties on a multipurpose vessel.
• Serve as signal operator during crane operations and assist the crane operator.
• Perform carpentry, welding, flame cutting, and general construction repairs around navigable waters.

Job description

• Operate outboard vessel to transport personnel, material, and supplies.


• Perform proper care and maintenance, of various vessel equipment and components.


• Perform deckhand duties associated with a multipurpose vessel.


• Serve as Signal operator for crane operations.


• Serves as assistant / helper to the crane operator.


• Perform carpentry work in constructing, maintaining, and replacing a variety of structures in or around navigable waters.


• Assist with welding, mechanic work, flame cutting, and construction repair and replacement.

Duties

• Operate outboard vessel to transport personnel, material, and supplies.


• Perform proper care and maintenance, of various vessel equipment and components.


• Perform deckhand duties associated with a multipurpose vessel.


• Serve as Signal operator for crane operations.


• Serves as assistant / helper to the crane operator.


• Perform carpentry work in constructing, maintaining, and replacing a variety of structures in or around navigable waters.


• Assist with welding, mechanic work, flame cutting, and construction repair and replacement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Must be licensed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less within 6 months of appointment to this position.


• Incumbent must possess certification as a crane operator within 6 months of appointment to this position.


• Incumbent may be required to live aboard vessel assigned.


• The incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crewmembers are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.


• This position requires the incumbent to work rotating Tours of duty; may be 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day or 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day; 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours per day.


• This is a drug testing position and required a pre-employment and annual thereafter.


• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.


• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.


• Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF DOD WORKFORCE

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

FWS Qualifications

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:

Selective Placement Factors

Must included with your application packet to be considered for this position:

• Must possess and hold a Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC)


• Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from US Coast Guard.


• Incumbent must possess and maintain an Able-Bodied Seaman endorsement from the Coast Guard.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the 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.


• 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 information sheet.


• This is a(n) Material 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.


• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, may be authorized (subject to available budget).

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.