What are the responsibilities and job description for the Third Mate Hopper Dredge position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
About the Position: The incumbent will be required to live aboard the Dredge WHEELER during his/her tour of duty, which will be 2 weeks on duty/2 weeks off duty. Normal shift is 12 hour days with shift work required to stand watch. 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.
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) Third Mate Hopper Dredge ~ without more than normal supervision. This is defined as having the ability to perform the full range of tasks of a Third Mate, to include the safe navigation and dredging operations of a vessel under limited supervision, and on-deck mooring, anchor handling, and cargo operations under general guidance. Working on own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
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) Third Mate Hopper Dredge ~ without more than normal supervision. This is defined as having the ability to perform the full range of tasks of a Third Mate, to include the safe navigation and dredging operations of a vessel under limited supervision, and on-deck mooring, anchor handling, and cargo operations under general guidance. Working on own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Efforts: Work involves standing, climbing, bending in occasionally cramped and awkward positions. Continually handles objects weighing from 5 to 40 pounds and occasionally objects over 40 pounds.
- Working Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. The work environment involves considerable risk from potentially dangerous situations, including exposure to high voltage and working aboard a ship which at times could be exposed to rough seas which may create a potential personal risk. There is exposure to cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones and dangers of slipping from ladders and work stands.
Salary : $36 - $42
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