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Summary About the Position: As a Master, Tender with the Illinois Waterway Maintenance section you will serve as the operator of a diesel-powered towboat supporting land and floating plant units engaged in the construction and maintenance of shore protection and channel control work. NOTE: This position is dual-rated to the position of Master, Towboat, XH-5784-13, on an as needed basis as determined by management. Responsibilities Operate and oversee the operation of a single or twin-screw pusher-type towboat. Support combined land and floating plant units engaged mainly in the maintenance and repair of lock and dam structures. Tow barges and other floating plants up to and including 1500 tons on both short and long range tows, shift/move/spot plants on location, and transport personnel/supplies/equipment. Pilot the boat and controls the operation of engines by means of pilot house controls. Exercise care for the safe operation of the boat and have working knowledge of the river, navigation aids, and currents in order to successfully pilot boat, either light or with tow, by day or night. Oversee and direct subordinate personnel in their operations and activities. Make assignments, resolve problems, and train personnel to maintain a safe and efficient organization. Maintain boat and engines in operating condition. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the equipment operated. If qualified, during the absence of the Towboat Master you may be assigned to perform the duties of Towboat and Tender Master in a dual rated capacity. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 a(n) Master, Tender (Dual Rate) without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to; operate a towboat to maneuver floating plant on short and long range tows to move and position plant units engaged in maintenance and repair activities and assist in making repairs to machinery and equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following job element areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Towboat Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: You will exert continual effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing the various levers and controls required for boat operation and be subject to strain caused by vibrations plus the jerking and jolting motions of the vessel. Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items or material weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Boat operation is normally within the confines of a pilot house which protects you from the elements and can be heated. However, you will be exposed to all weather conditions, traffic hazards, unpleasant heat, fumes, noise, and injuries associated with boat operating and decking, working around heavy equipment, etc., such as equipment overturn, falling into hazardous water, etc., for which prescribed safety gear and practices such as hard hat, life preserves, etc., are required. Education 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. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position. 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. 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. If you are a current federal employee duty located 50 miles or more outside of the area for this recruitment, you "may" be considered for a relocation incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to new to federal government employees. If you are a current federal employee who has received (and can provide a copy) of a job offer outside of federal service and plan to separate from federal service, you "may" be considered for a retention incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to new to federal government employees. If you are new to federal service and meet the criteria, you "may" be considered for a recruitment incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to current federal employees. Position requires employees to wear and use protective clothing and equipment. Normally stand a regular 10-hour watch but are on call at all times. When serving aboard towboats, may be required to quarter and subsist aboard the vessels when other lodging and food facilities are not readily or conveniently available.