Dredging Equipment Operator (Trainee)

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: Operates specific dredge equipment required for dredging operations. NOTE: This position is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Appointment.

Duties

• •Assist in assembly and disassembly of marine equipment.
• •Control dredge pump and jetting pumps.
• •Read and understand technical manuals and directives.
• •Determines when suction head should be cleaned from readings on vacuum gages.
• •Enters information into computer program to determine cut length, alignment and new setups.
• •Operates a 26 foot motor boat to assist in conducting hydrographic surveys of navigable rivers and or to inspect the dredging operations.
• •Uses motorboat to conduct before and after dredging soundings of the river, and /or, to mark dredge cuts for the dredge and derrick boat.

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) Dredging Equipment Operator (Trainee) ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in the operation of dredge equipment required for dredging operations which includes: Operating computer equipment to ensure dredge is working effectively, utilizing river currents and/or vessel movements to assist in navigation techniques, operating a small craft to conduct surveys, and performing maintenance and/or repairs to dredging equipment. - 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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of Equipment and Machinery Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Incumbent continually reaches for and manipulates equipment controls simultaneously using hands and feet. The work requires moderate physical effort since the controls are relatively easy to move requiring effort comparable to lifting less than 10 pounds of weight. Incumbent stands for prolonged periods of time, and frequently climbs stairs to the pilot house. The work requires a high degree of muscular and visual coordination. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside the Pilot House and outside. When working outside, employee is frequently subjected to grease, odors, fumes, smoke, and noise. Most typical hazard are serious burns and injury from broken cables, and, from working around machinery resulting in burns and/or drowning.