Third Mate Towboat

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. NOTE: The duty location of this position is wherever the M/V William James is located. NOTE: Incumbent may be assigned to the maintenance and repair of floating plant or other essential duties during any lay-up period. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug testing is required. Inclusion in the TDP (drug testing program) subject to random drug screening. Work schedules and shifts may vary. Travel to other duty locations approximately 50 percent of the time. Work in inclement weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Must possess a US Coast Guard license for, at a minimum, Master, Not More than 100 Gross Tons Steam and Motor Vessels on western Waters and Rivers. Must possess a valid state motor vehicle driver's license. Must possess Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must have completed and passed an USCG physical exam. Qualifications 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) Third Mate Towboat~ without more than normal supervision. which is described as: Operation, maintenance, and repair of deck equipment and machinery; supervise and work along deck crew in making up and breaking up tows; assisting in conducting fire, lifeboat and man-overboard drills. I have completed or plan to complete supervisor or leader training that covers such topics as effective supervisory practices in providing work direction; performing work planning; performing administrative responsibilities such as maintaining work reports and records, and investigating grievances and complaints. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for continuous standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing in the operation of winches and ratchets, making up and breaking up of tows, loading materials and supplies, and similar work operations. Lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed on deck and in other locations of the vessel. Spends most of the time on the deck. Work is performed outside subjecting the incumbent to all kinds of weather extremes. The potential exists for slipping on wet decks. Danger of drowning is present in case of accident. There is danger from river traffic hazards, particularly in foggy weather and at night. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. If all criteria are met, and staffing requirements support, This position MAY provide non-competitive promotion to XH-5784-08 Second Mate, Towboat, followed by XH-5784-11 First Mate, Towboat. Additional USCG requirements must be met. Selection to this Third (3rd) Mate position does not infer non-competitive promotion to 2nd Mate or 1st Mate, if service requirements are not met, or staffing requirements for the vessel do not support such promotion. Further, this position does not guarantee education or hours towards additional USCG Licensures. 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. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Career Program (CP) 24 - position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, and individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Read more Benefits 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.