About the Position: This position is located in the St. Paul District. You will be assigned to a large self-propelled hydraulic pipeline dredge (20" discharge) engaged in dredging operations of channels and harbors on the Mississippi River. The Official Duty Station is the Dredge Goetz, wherever it is located. USACE Heavy Equipment Operating Certification is required. See required documents section of this announcement.

Duties

Operates D5, D-6, D-7 and D-8 type bulldozers, frontend loaders, bucket crawlers and excavators to unload, place, move, and breakup shore pipe and move or level off sand and other dredged material. Performs preventive maintenance such as checking oil and water, battery, gauges, and condition of tracks. Oils and greases machinery and performs routine operating maintenance duties. Inspects and documents all equipment assigned. Notifies supervisor of mechanical failures and recommending repairs required. Operates powered hoists, capstans, winches and outboard motors on the dredge and attendant plant. Handles and fastens mooring lines and towing cables for making up and breaking of tows; securing attendant pieces of plant; mooring barges. When assigned to a hydraulic dredge, connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipeline and shifting pontoons. Removes obstructions from suction head and pipeline. Straightens and replaces walkways and lines on pontoons. When dredging is completed, using wrenches, power tools and other hand tools to dismantle pipeline and loads on barges.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last eight months each year but may vary depending upon the needs of management.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the USACE Small Boat Safety Course within 6 months of starting.
• Overnight travel is required.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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, 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 an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience with general equipment operation of all sizes such as bulldozers, excavators, crawler type machines, front-end type loaders, outboard motors, power hoists, capstans and winches. Making minor repairs to equipment and performing preventive maintenance such as checking all oils and fluids, air filters, batteries, monitoring gauges, and monitoring track condition and tension. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Selective Placement Factor: USACE Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is required. Note: You must upload documentation verifying your certification. 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)Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: The operator is frequently required to sit in one position for extended periods of time causing strain and fatigue. Moderate physical effort is required to operate the various control mechanisms. Working Conditions: Work is performed in all types of weather, in an open operator's seat, on hills, slopes, marshes, rolling and flat terrain. Operator is subject to insect bites when working in marshy areas. The possibility of injury exists in the event that the equipment overturns and the operator is continually exposed to dusty, dirty and noisy working conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk