About the Position: This position is aboard a hopper dredge. The Portland District's hopper dredges Yaquina and Essayons, work to ensure a safe "highway" for ships and other vessels. The hopper dredge is a specialized sea-going vessel designed to dredge and transport dredged material from ocean bars, fast flowing rivers and isolated harbors to open-water disposal areas.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Hopper Dredge without more than normal supervision. be able to direct and supervise the operations of a seagoing, automated hopper dredge through subordinate supervisors and have a good working knowledge of dredging operations - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Lead or Supervise Dexterity and Safety Maintenance Practices on Seagoing Vessels Technical Competence Vessel Operations Physical Effort Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat and noise. There is a danger of slippery decks and drowning, must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents and paint. Working Conditions Light to moderate physical effort is required for continuous standing and operation of various controls while on watch. Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to navigate a dredge. Work requires moderate physical effort when assisting with loading/unloading of supplies and equipment liftings and carrying equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must possess color and depth perception as well as see in low visibility conditions to perform duties.
Perform maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel.
Plan, supervise and direct all operations, maintenance, navigation and safety of the vessel and crew in all departments.
Instruct subordinate deck officers as to the areas to be dredged, economic loading cycle to be maintained, and other such pertinent information regarding the dredging operations.
Ensure that work is performed and reported in accordance with the Manual of Instructions.
Train subordinate deck officers in current and potential aspects of their positions.
Maintain proper morale and discipline of the entire crew.