Operator Derrickboat

US Army Corps of Engineers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Operator, Derrickboat for the Illinois Waterway Maintenance Section in Peoria, IL. You will operate a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a derrick barge or crane barge, performing channel maintenance and hoisting tasks.

You will interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, and manuals to apply these criteria to the work at hand. This is a Direct Hiring Authority Announcement.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required.
• 1-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay required.
• Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a barge for channel maintenance and hoisting.
• Interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, and manuals to apply technical criteria to the work.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As an Operator, Derrickboat with the Illinois Waterway Maintenance Section, you will serve as an operator of a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a derrick barge or crane barge engaged in channel maintenance and hoisting services. You will interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, equipment manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals, etc., and applies these criteria to the work at hand. This is a Direct Hiring Authority Announcement

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Peoria, Illinois

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As an Operator, Derrickboat with the Illinois Waterway Maintenance Section, you will serve as an operator of a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a derrick barge or crane barge engaged in channel maintenance and hoisting services. You will interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, equipment manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals, etc., and applies these criteria to the work at hand. This is a Direct Hiring Authority Announcement

Other Conditions And Requirements

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) Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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.