Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Responsibilities Operates vehicles such as pick-up trucks and four-wheel drives. Operates motorboats up to 26 feet in length on rivers and open waters. Steers a vessel to maintain direction and control. Assists in fueling operations by checking fuel levels and handling fuel hose and attachments. Observes safety procedures for crew and all passengers. Paints surfaces of floating plant such as exterior of barge and exterior and interior walls of river towboats. Takes care of property aboard vessel and keeps all quarters clean and orderly. Identifies defective equipment in need of repair or replacement. Monitors ropes and repair or renew to maintain safe operations. Safely drives a motor vehicle in fair and inclement weather. Follows directions while performing and/or assisting others with the repair and overhaul of equipment and machinery. Interprets manufacturer instructions for stirring and thinning oil-based paints. Uses various manuals and power tools such as scrapers, sanders, needle guns, and brushes to prepare surfaces. Paints surfaces by brush, roller, airless sprayer, etc. Performs general maintenance repairs to boat and other deck equipment. Operates deck equipment such as power winches, hydraulic lifts and booms, chainsaws, water pumps, and cables. Handles lines in making and breaking tows and moorings to ensure boats, barges, and other plant equipment are tied securely. Responds to frequent and complicated changes to instructions. Ensures deadlines are met and provide information to superiors on the progress of work and cause of delays. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Ability to do the work of a Deckhand, XF-5788-06 without more than normal supervision performing tasks such as handling lines in making and breaking tows and moorings to ensure boats and barges are tied securely; tying knots and splices; basic rigging techniques; operating gas and electric power tools including chain saws, power saws, drills, grinders, and sanders; performing basic mechanical and electrical boat repair; performing marine painting and preservation; operating deck equipment such as hydraulic booms and lifts; and experience with small power boat operations and seamanship. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires sustained physical effort. Incumbent is exposed to moderately heavy physical effort required for more than 20% but not exceeding 50% of the work cycle on an average basis. Physical exertion such as in lifting objects up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, and cables; climbing up and down steps; lifting tools, materials, and supplies. Incumbent is required to walk on wet, slick, icy decks and rough and uneven terrain. The incumbent must be able to maintain alertness and have good muscular and visual coordination. Requires the ability to transfer between shore point and vessels, and between vessels and barges under potentially adverse conditions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Performs work in an enclosed cabin and on deck in all types of weather conditions. This includes working over water, on decks of boats, barges, and around moving machinery and equipment. There is danger of falling or slipping into the water and drowning; being struck by falling, rolling, or swinging debris and other objects, lines parting under strain, becoming entangled in moving cables and lines, may be subject to cuts and bruises from tasks performed. Performs repair work on floating plant in cramped quarters. Education 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. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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 Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.