USACE Memphis District
We are seeking motivated individuals to work in Operations Division
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR POSITIONS FILLED UNDER DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR:
Certain Competitive Service Positions covered by Section 9905
Opening and Closing Dates: 3/2/20 - 3/6/20
Position Title: Deckhand, Motor Vessel Mississippi
Series/Grade: XF-5788-06
Full Performance Level: XF-06
Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Motor Vessel Mississippi.
Hourly Salary Range: $18.56 - $21.64
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Seasonal
Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is less than 5% of the time
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Responsibilities/Duties: Incumbent serves as a Deckhand on the M/V Mississippi and performs a variety of work involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the deck and general housekeeping functions on dredges, towboats, barges, or other floating plant vessels.
Schedule: This position requires varying shift work. During towing season, works 2 weeks on, 1 week off. Works 12 hours per day. During Mississippi River Commission trips, incumbent may be required to work 45 days straight. During Lay-up/Maintenance season, incumbent will work a 5 - 8 hour a day schedule during winter maintenance period and 4 - 10 hour a day schedule during spring maintenance period.
Qualifications Requirements: For all qualified employees currently within the Memphis District.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must meet suitability for Federal employment
- Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
- Personnel security investigation required
- Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities
- Drug Test and Physical Required
- Two year probationary period is required.
How to Apply: Please provide your current resume, must be readable [preferably .pdf]
- Via Email: to: Kevin.W.Williams@usace.army.mil, and copy Lauren.L.Beasley@usace.army.mil.
- Please ensure your email has the following subject line: Direct Hire of Deckhand, Motor Vessel Mississippi, XF-5788-06
- Application packages will be accepted through 11:59pm CT on 3/6/2020
Application packages that are received after the closing date, or do not
contain resume will not be considered.