- Position Title
- WELDER (DECKHAND)
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- SWGJ194014890498D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 to Friday, April 19, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
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 & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
2.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
3.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?
4.
This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last nine months each year, but may vary depending upon the needs of management. Seasonal positions are permanent. Employees are placed in a non-duty, non-pay status in the off-season and recalled to duty the following work season. Seasonal employees are eligible to receive the same benefits offered to full-time employees. Are you available for seasonal employment?
5.
Incumbent must possess 3rd party issued Qualified Rigger and Signal Person credentials meeting OSHA requirements. Do you possess the required credentials? (Note: please attach certificates or appointment memorandums for validation)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Welder (Deckhand) position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the description below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Welder (Deckhand) duties without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform routine repairs on floating plant specific items such as propellers, rudders and steering equipment, packing, main propulsion engines and drivetrain, power generation, etc.
3.
Perform construction and repair on navigable lock structures, dams, hydro power facilities, breakwaters, and other marine structures.
4.
Utilize structural steel welding principals to construct steel sheet pile structures and tie back systems.
5.
Maintain mechanical equipment, such as air compressors, pumps, generator, electric welding machines, concrete mixer, bore welders, shape cutters, and air-arc metal cutters.
6.
Perform routine maintenance and repair and heavy equipment utilized in marine construction, to include dump trucks, dozers, excavators, cranes, etc.
7.
Identify proper materials for use in projects requiring welding, cutting, and brazing.
8.
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding processes.
9.
Weld using gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes.
10.
Weld using electric welding processes.
11.
Cut ferrous metals using oxyacetylene, air-arc, and exothermic methods above and below.
12.
Use common hand and power tools such as grinders, reciprocating saws, portable band saws, portable drilling machines, etc.
13.
Set-up and utilize portable boring bars and welders for repair and renewal of surfaces.
14.
Utilize concrete tools such as power screeds, chipping and breaking hammers, drills, saws, consolidation vibrators, mixers, and hand finishing tools.
15.
Operate power tools using approved safety guidelines.
16.
Utilize bevel & contour gages, micrometer & Vernier scales, calipers and other equipment for precise measurements and accurate layout.
17.
Plan and layout metal fabrication projects or equipment from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
18.
Follow guides such as resistance welding control charts, welding procedure specifications, accepted shop practices and oral or written instruction to determine welding techniques and machine settings.
19.
Operate and maintain main engine and auxiliary equipment including pumps, generators, air compressors, and other machinery such as winches or small auxiliary engines, including all normal deck equipment found on floating plant.
20.
Apply U.S. Coast Guard regulations in the functional areas of Navigation Rules of the Road, Aids to Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Characteristics of Weather Systems, and Lifesaving Equipment & Safety.
21.
Handle mooring lines for docking, making up tows, and various tug arrangements utilizing mooring posts, towing bits, deck bollards, cleats and other marine fastening devices.
22.
Act as a wheelman under the direction of the Master or Mate and keep a prescribed course.
23.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926 requirements for derricks, cranes, and hoists.
24.
Knowledge and understanding of marine safety and lifesavings equipment.
25.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.