RIVER AND HARBOR MAINTENANCE WORKER.

Duties Serves as a member of the River Maintenance work group and performs the majority of duties aboard floating plant consisting of towboat, crane barge and material barges.Work performed by the River Maintenance work group consists of towing, snagging, dredging, and normal or emergency maintenance and repairs on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.Navigation channels, aids to navigation, dikes, and channel rectification structures; navigation locks and associated operating equipment; spillway structures and gates; and embankment dams. Requirements Conditions of employment This position may be subject to a pre-employment physical and periodic examinations thereafter.Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.The employee is subject to assignment where needed during emergencies such as high water or accidents.Approximately 90% of the time may be spent on temporary duty away from the permanent duty station.Safe work conditions are an integral part of this position. Incumbent is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations.THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM. INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, "CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM.Driver's license is required to perform the duties of this position. Qualifications 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. To Qualify For The XF-4701-08 Position Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a River and Harbor Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform simple maintenance on mechanical equipment on navigation locks and spillway structures in trades such as welding, rigging, carpentry, sheet metal work, concrete work, or electrical work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To Qualify For The XF-4701-10 Position Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a River and Harbor Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common tasks including electrical and/or mechanical equipment repair in preventative maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical equipment of various structures in trades such as welding, rigging, carpentry, sheet metal work, concrete work, or electrical work. -Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hand and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes. Climbs ladders and poles.Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the day and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high tension electrical wires, and on scaffolds or slings. Occasionally, works behind bulkhead or in tunnels below water level. Is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noises, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective hearing devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Education No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position. Applicants must meet the Screen Out Element for further consideration. 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.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.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 This is a(n) River and Harbor Maintenance Worker (18) Career Field position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.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. 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.