About the Position: Serves as the lead administrative support liaison for a dredge vessel. Coordinates personnel, procurement, training, and communication functions. Supports dredge department heads and crew by applying federal regulations and safety practices. Maintains records, handles travel and supplies, and serves as point of contact between the vessel and the District Office.
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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 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 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) Ship's Administrative Specialist without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Ship's Administrative Specialist duties. I am skilled in Handling time and leave; explaining policies about travel, benefits, and HR; ordering and receiving supplies; using communication tools like ship radios and office equipment; working on or supporting operations aboard a maritime vessel. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. - 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Physical Effort / Working Conditions: Incumbent regularly works and lives fourteen (14) consecutive days at a time aboard a sea-going hopper dredge; occasional trips require longer periods aboard. Accomplishment of daily work requires the ability to climb narrow stairways, move through somewhat confined spaces or across outside decks to communicate with supervisory and non-supervisory personnel aboard. Incumbent is exposed to noise in excess of 80 decibels, the effects of all types of sea conditions, inclement weather and possible falls overboard in rough seas.
Serves as lead liaison for administrative and HR functions aboard the dredge.
Manages procurement, supply receipt, and inventory control using GPC.
Coordinates crew training needs and ensures regulatory compliance.
Maintains accurate timekeeping and leave records for all personnel.
Operates radio equipment to communicate between dredge and District Office.
Required to live aboard the Dredge Wheeler during tour of duty, which will be 14 days on duty/14 days off duty. Normal shift is 12-hour days with shift work.
Due to the working schedule on the Wheeler, it is not a requirement to live locally, but it would be advantageous to the employee to avoid travel expenses as the Corps of Engineers does not pay transportation to and from the vessel.