Operator Derrickboat.

Duties Operates levers controlling the raising and lowering of the boom.Operates clamshell, rock hooks, orange peels, and grapples used in digging lifting.Applies strict safety precautions and standards to avoid accidents.Performs minor repairs to equipment on the derrickboat and other assigned floating plant.May be required to serve as a working leader in Lock and Dam and reservoir hired labor activities. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug free Federal Workplace Program.This position may require a successful completion of pre-employment and/or annual physical examinations as required.Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.Incumbent must be qualified to operate a mobile crane.This position has been designated as Mission Essential.This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 lbs.Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Qualifications 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 Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience and/or training 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) Operator Derrickboat without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common Operator, Derrickboat tasks including: operating various types of cranes using assorted levers, pedals, and controls; hoisting and handling heavy equipment and materials and working in tandem with other cranes; and acknowledging the appropriate weight limits and angles to lift loads safely. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress an upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and dependability as a Crane OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical effort is normally required as well as close hand eye coordination while operating crane controls, load handling equipment and heavy equipment. Somewhat greater effort physical effort while performing maintenance, handling tools, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, working overhead, crawling and crouching in strained and/or awkward positions often for prolonged periods or otherwise working on structures sometimes at heights up to 55 feet. In addition to work from an aerial tower "cage", employee is required to possess agility in order to work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, or other staging's, and is required to lift, carry, and set up equipment or materials weighing up to 75 pounds.WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside with the preponderance of time exposed to heat, cold, rain and snow. There is exposure to physical injury while lifting heavy objects or slipping on decks and other surfaces. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.Direct deposit of pay is required.This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.