Oiler – Deckhand

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 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 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) Oiler – Deckhand without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties. I am consulted by other employees or in difficult situations regarding performance of the following duties: operate auxiliary launch or small boats, oil and grease engines, electric motors, generators, pumps and other machinery and equipment, operates main engine and auxiliary equipment, operate deck engines and towing winches, fastens mooring lines, use hand and power tools to make general repairs aboard the vessels. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT Position requires light to moderate physical effort to include repeated bending, walking, climbing, and standing for long periods of time and lifting and carrying 50 lbs or more. Occasional strenuous physical effort when moving heavy parts, operating chain hoists, pry bars, or when sledge hammering, etc. WORK CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside, exposing incumbent to all types of weather conditions, including excessive heat, cold, humidity, and dampness. Incumbent is exposed to fumes, smoke, gases, solvents, and electrical energy. Works on slippery and uneven walking surfaces and around machinery with moving parts. Danger of drowning exists in case of accident.
About the Position: Serves as Oiler-Deckhand aboard powered vessels displacing up to 325 tons engaged in waterway maintenance on the Great Lakes. Primary duty is in engine room with secondary duty as deckhand when needed.