What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deckhand position at RH-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY?
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The incumbent will perform a variety of duties/tasks on items of floating plant such as towboats, barges, loading docks, etc. May include land plant and land facilities during layup periods.
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) Deckhand ~ without more than normal supervision including the ability to perform common deckhand tasks, use various hand tools to perform simple repairs, follow safety rules for moving vehicles on how to load and spread the cargo onto the vehicles, and to secure cargo to prevent shifting or falling off the vehicle. Have the ability to follow instructions, verbal, hand and/or whistle signals, and perform simple surface painting and general housekeeping tasks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
About the Position: The incumbent will perform a variety of duties/tasks on items of floating plant such as towboats, barges, loading docks, etc. May include land plant and land facilities during layup periods.
Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US CitizensExperience 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) Deckhand ~ without more than normal supervision including the ability to perform common deckhand tasks, use various hand tools to perform simple repairs, follow safety rules for moving vehicles on how to load and spread the cargo onto the vehicles, and to secure cargo to prevent shifting or falling off the vehicle. Have the ability to follow instructions, verbal, hand and/or whistle signals, and perform simple surface painting and general housekeeping tasks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- PHYSICAL EFFORTE: Employee is exposed to frequent physical exertion such as in lifting and pulling ropes and cables. Employee is required to walk on wet, slick, icy decks and rough and uneven terrain.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside under all weather conditions and over water on decks of boats, barges, and around moving machinery and equipment. There is danger of falling or slipping into the river and drowning; being struck by falling, rolling, or swinging piling, stone and other objects, or lines parted under strain; becoming entangled in moving cables and lines; and cuts and bruises from tasks performed. Works on floating plant and directs movement of tow boat and barges to tie tow together, dock, and position for work.
Salary : $29