Deckhand

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Performs a variety of deckhand tasks in connection with the making-up and breaking up of tows, dredging, snagging, tending floating plant, revetment construction operations, and channel patrol activities, and the general maintenance and housekeeping of floating plant.

• Secures floating plant with manila and synthetic lines, cables, wire straps, rachets, etc.
• Hand signals boat operator, pilot, supervisor, equipment operators or other deckhands when their vision is obscured or limited.
• Makes slings, tow lines, stabilizing straps, and mooring lashings by weaving and inter-weaving cable and rope parts, splices cable and rope by interweaving; and in emergencies ties sailor knots and uses cable clamps to splice and repair broken lines.
• Performs housekeeping and maintenance tasks such as washing down decks, chip-ping paint and rust from bulkheads, timber heads, cavels, deck equipment, and painting.

• 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 and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug free workplace program.
• Valid State Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes of heat and cold and heavy rainfall.
• Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and walking.
• The duty location of this position is wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.