Operator, Derrickboat - XH - 5725-05/08 (86008)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in the Huntington District seeks a Derrickboat Operator in Allegheny/Pittsburgh, PA to operate and maintain diesel, electric, and hydraulic derrickboats and floating cranes for locks, dams, channel maintenance, and marine construction.

You will perform lifts up to 250 tons, coordinate vessel positioning with the Master Derrickboat, and adhere to EM385-1-1 safety standards. This permanent position requires U.S. citizenship and a crane operator’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience operating derrickboats and floating cranes used in major maintenance and repair of locks, dams, and marine construction.
• Ability to perform heavy lifts and coordinate positioning of vessels with deck crews and masters.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures (EM385-1-1, OSHA, ANSI, ASME) during Derrickboat operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate derrickboats and floating cranes up to 250 tons capacity.
• Perform heavy lifts to docks, structures, vessels, and underwater areas.
• Control hoist and boom movements; manage attachments (clamshells, grapples).
• Operate mobile cranes up to 100 tons for construction materials and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; perform minor repairs.
• Maintain equipment maintenance records and participate in safety planning.

Skills

Derrickboat operations

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Crane operator’s license

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Allegheny, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Serves as a Derrickboat Operator, operating and maintaining diesel, electric, and hydraulic-powered derrickboats or floating cranes engaged in major maintenance and repair of locks and dams, channel maintenance activities, marine construction, and general hoisting services.

• POSITION: XH-5725-05/08
• PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
• Operates derrickboats and floating cranes with capacities up to 250 tons, safely and efficiently.
• Makes heavy lifts to and from docks, navigation structures, other vessels, and from underwater areas.
• Moves levers controlling the raising and lowering of the boom and the horizontal movement of the boom, or the horizontal movement of the cab and boom, the height of the hoisting line and blocks, and the opening and closing of the bucket attachments.
• Operates clamshell buckets, orange peels, and grapples used in digging, lifting, and depositing dredged materials (such as rocks, sand, clay, and snags).
• Operates mobile cranes having a hoisting capacity up to 100 tons for lifting and moving construction materials, lock and dam components, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and performs minor repairs to equipment on the derrickboats and cranes.
• Maintains a record of maintenance needed and performed on assigned equipment.
• Actively participates in all safety and planning aspects of Derrickboat, floating plant, and mobile crane operations.
• Follows guidance of Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM385-1-1, all applicable manufacturer standards, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, and other standards relevant in the operation of derrickboats.
• Coordinates with the Master Derrickboat, Master Towboat, Superintendent, and others to accurately position the Derrickboat or floating crane, handling lines and operating winches, capstans, and spuds, to properly secure the vessel for hoisting operations, towing operations, or for safe mooring.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify at the WG-05/08 grade level, you must have

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Operator, Derrickboat without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common Operator, Derrickboat tasks including assisting with crane or derrick, lattice boom or hydraulic boom services such as wrecking, removing obstructions, submarine drilling and blasting, repairing breakwaters, construction and repair of docks, and pile driving. Have experience where I assist with barge handling, including anchoring, mooring, positioning and towing. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Physical Effort

Frequently perform lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Subject to dangers inherit to derrickboat operations, such as overturning boat, drowning, falling, being struck by loads. The possibility exists of sustaining cuts and bruises in connection with repair activities. Works indoors and outdoors under varied weather conditions.

Competencies needed for the position

• Equipment Operations
• Equipment Maintenance
• Planning and Safety
• Deck Operations

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
• Incumbent must currently possess and be able to maintain the appropriate crane operator’s license for the type and capacity of cranes operated in this position.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• TOY travel is required to remote sites throughout the region.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in accomplishment of assigned duties.
• A pre-employment physical is required for this position.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is 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.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Jeffrey Griffin at [e-mail]

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

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

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.