Deckhand

• Perform lookout watches and assist the Captain of the vessel with navigation duties as prescribed in the US Coast Guard navigation rules.
• Prepares vessel to depart from wharf by inspecting fluids equipment and machinery.
• Assembles rigging (cables ropes pulleys winches blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved) to lift and move loads (nav aids obstructions scientific and engineering equipment etc.)
• Deploys and retrieves scientific and surveying equipment (50 lbs) and anchors (30 lbs) over the side of the boats.
• Operates a skiff to transport personnel to work site and to remove debris and other materials.
• Maintains the floating plants machinery and metal structures to include interior and exterior of the vessel by performing routine inspections removing rust accumulations and refinishing the affected areas with sealants primers and paint.
• Performs maintenance on bilges machinery equipment and tools to include lubricating machinery and equipment in various compartments of the vessel by entering and exiting through hatches that are 15 inches in width
• Utilizes chainsaw (20 lbs) to take down trees on riverbanks that pose a hazard to navigation cut trees into more manageable sizes for movement and takes down trees on sides of mountains and other areas to provide line of sight during surveys.
• Utilizes tools (saws hammers etc.) and equipment (circular saw jigsaw drills etc.) during waterfront construction activities to construct or renew docks piers and other structures.
• Maintains the decks free of excess water debris and rust accumulation by sweeping and washing using hoses mops and other tools.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will comply with safety regulations occupational safety and health standards and other safety directives to include wearing personnel protective equipment such as respirators hearing and fall protection and personal flotation devices
• Incumbent will be required to have and maintain a valid state drivers license prior to being hired.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a USACE license for the operation of motorboats less than 26 feet within one year of being hired.
• Incumbent will be enrolled in the Hearing Conservation program and must undergo pre-employment annual and pre-termination audiograms. (Per NAOSA DFs dtd 31 May 84 and 2 Aug 84).
• Incumbent will be required to obtain a CLASS I crane operator certification for floating crane within one year of being hired.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a current physicians certification dated within the past 2 years that the operator is physically qualified to operate cranes.
• Temporary duty may be required within the state of Virginia to respond to emergencies.
• 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 position identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER.

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 in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Deckhand without more than normal supervision which includes: Performing common hull maintenance and cleaning sweeping mopping decks and bulkheads and maintaining floating plant machinery and metal interior and exterior structures. Preparing vessels for movement and assembling rigging to lift and move loads. Safely operating various tools and equipment such as chainsaws hammers circular saw jigsaw drills pike pole deck crane winch and davits. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:The skills knowledge abilities and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand