Master Towboat
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska
Type
Full Time
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: This is a Permanent Full-time Position with 40hrs/week, NON-Shift work. Salary information to the right, does not reflect possible incentives. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive of up to 25% of the incumbent's annual salary for 4 years may be offered to the selectee of this position.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires, at a minimum, a Master of Towing Vessels Upon Western Rivers, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- This is a mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with ER 690-1-1218, USACE Civilian Drug Free Workplace Program, dated 30 June 2021. Participation in the Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Program is required.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
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) Master Towboat without more than normal supervision. I can assist in the full operation of floating plants, performing duties such as applying navigational aids and steering towing vessels. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
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) Master Towboat without more than normal supervision. I can assist in the full operation of floating plants, performing duties such as applying navigational aids and steering towing vessels. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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
- PHYSICAL EFFORT Light to moderate effort is required in steering the boat and handling fenders, mooring lines, and cargo. Moderate effort is expended for maintenance work, but occasionally heavy effort is required to handle anchors and when assisting mechanic in major overhaul work. Coordination of hands, eyes, body and legs is needed to work safely on wet and moving decks. While operating a motor vehicle, considerable arm and leg movement is required to operate land and foot controls. Lifts and handles heavy equipment weighting 30-40 pound attachments and materials.
- WORKING CONDITIONS Most work is performed from a sheltered pilot house. Some piloting after dark is required. Is regularly assigned to duty in the Missouri River in an area having approximately 240 miles of navigable waters, but occasionally navigates over other stretches of river in other River Areas. Exposed to sun, wind, spray, rain and sleet when mooring, unmooring, anchoring or weighing anchor or coming alongside to contact other vessels. Exposed to possible falls on deck and the possibility of falling overboard. A personal flotation device is worn at all times while on deck. While driving vehicles, incumbent is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones and strained back as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles, and while performing maintenance duties.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
- One 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(n) Transportation and Distribution Management 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.htm for more information.
- 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.
- A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.
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