Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Master, Tender of diesel-powered towboats that are used to tend the floating plant in the fleet, assemble tows, move crane barges, and push tows in support of the Dredge Potter and its mission. Responsibilities Maintain daily log(s) of vessel operations. Prepare accurate service records for vessel maintenance. Replenish fuels, lubricants, and/or other supplies on the vessel. Operate small towing vessels and/or a large crew boat. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Master Tender (Dual Rate) ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in operating small towing vessels, performing routine maintenance, minor and/or major repairs on a tow or vessel, and providing and/or interpreting instructions to support operational tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.??????? Physical Efforts: Operating the vessel requires standing for long periods with continual hand and eye coordination. Physical effort is required in performing mechanical repairs. On occasion, may be required to lift equipment or items weighing over 40 pounds to complete tasks. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and is subject to drafts and variable temperatures. Cabin is moderately noisy from engine. Work is dirty and greasy when making adjustments and repairs to engines or equipment and operator is subject to greater noise levels and other chemical substances when completing these tasks. Hazards include occasional danger of falling overboard, drowning, falls on slippery decks or in climbing steep stairways, and injury from moving machinery. The incumbent is subject to hazards of heavy river traffic at night and during foggy weather. Education Additional Information Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. Commuting times vary, but are generally no more than 45 minutes one way. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. The initial cut-off for consideration is 15-APR-2024. Applications received after this date will be given consideration as determined by management. This position is dual-rated to the position of Third Mate, Pipeline Dredge, Class I, XH-5784-08, and Master, Tender, XH-5784-09. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized, at management discretion. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) # 24 - Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position. 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.