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This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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 lead or supervise as a Master, Towboat. I am able to perform common Master Towboat tasks including, planning and directing daily operations and determining operating procedures that are required to obtain maximum production of the towboat. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT - Light to moderate physical effort is required from walking and climbing, continuous standing, and operating of various controls. Greater effort is expended in supervising or performing operations, general maintenance, and repair activities. WORKING CONDITIONS - Work is more often performed inside, but work is frequently outside in inclement weather, and there is the danger of slipping and falling overboard and drowning. There is exposure to traffic hazards, especially during foggy weather and at night. While supervising or performing general maintenance and repair activities, is exposed to injuries resulting from moving machinery and working in cramped quarters. You will be required to live on the vessel during the work week and report to the site of the vessel at the beginning of the work week.
Coordinates work with maintenance contractors, engineers, lock supervisors and others.
Periodically recommends the condemnation of obsolete, worn-out, and unserviceable property and equipment.
Conducts fire, lifeboat and man overboard drills.
Responsible for making and breaking up of tows for long towing and the landing and disposing of the same at the destinations.
Directs all operating repairs to the vessel.
Assures that safety equipment is adequate, properly installed and maintained.
Follow navigational laws, rules, safety, and regulations to direct movement of vessel in assigned waters.
Serves as Master of a floating plant that includes a self-propelled diesel powered triple screw towboat that is 96 feet in length with a total of 2,000 horsepower.
Responsible for maintenance of property records and inventories and reports related to the loss or damage of property and equipment.
Adjusts plans, assignments, and methods to accomplish the work as effectively and efficiently as feasible.
Communicates and coordinates with supervisor regarding significant maintenance, overhaul, and repair needs necessary to keep the plant in a ready and reliable state.
Responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew.