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Position Title: Master
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERL244558938058HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 26, 2024 to Friday, October 18, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 95% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 95% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Master 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 descriptions 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 Master duties to Lead or Supervise.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex; direct direct and supervise the operations on a diesel, self-propelled, seagoing split-hull dredge equipped with up to conventional 500 cubic yard up to 1600 HP; OR a diesel self-propelled side casting dredge, 900 HP, with twin dredge pumps and drags, and dredging control devices; OR a self-propelled, 3000 HP diesel, 786-gross ton multi-purpose vessel, over 100 feet in length, having 135-ton hydraulic crane through subordinate supervisors. I am skilled in good working knowledge of shallow draft dredging operations and multi-purpose vessel operations. Through my experience with the different operations aboard a ship, and filling in on other vessels as above, I possess a good working knowledge of the various area and responsibilities such as the deck department and the engine room, personnel practices, and technical specifications according to the trade. I have experience and knowledge in the mechanical workings of the dredging equipment, navigation of the ship and safety practices. I am able to train and instruct through subordinate supervisors all areas of operations and maintenance of the seagoing vessel. I am able to plan and organize work through subordinates. I am able to meet project suspense's in a timely manner. I am able to review problems and provide solutions. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range of perform operations on a diesel, self-propelled, seagoing split-hull dredge equipped with up to conventional 500 cubic yard up to 1600 HP; OR a diesel self-propelled side casting dredge, 900 HP, with twin dredge pumps and drags, and dredging control devices. I am skilled in self-propelled, 3000 HP diesel, 786-gross ton multi-purpose vessel, over 100 feet in length, having 135-ton hydraulic crane. I am skilled in shallow draft vessel operations and dredging. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform common shallow draft vessel operations and dredging. I can perform operations on a dredge equipped with up to conventional 500 cubic yard up to 1600 HP; OR a diesel self-propelled side casting dredge, 900 HP, with twin dredge pumps and drags, and dredging control devices. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

D. I have the ability to perform simple understanding the principle of operation of shallow draft vessel operations and dredging . Must be capable of being trained in operation, troubleshooting, and repairs of electronic-mechanical systems or I have received training on operations on a diesel self-propelled, seagoing split-hull dredge equipped with up to conventional 500 cubic yard capacity up to 1600 HP through subordinate supervisors.

E. I do not possess the abilities described above.

This position has Selective Placement Factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. This position requires a current US Coast Guard License for Master, near coastal, 1600 gross tons. Do you possess a current US Coast Guard License for Master, near coastal, 1600 gross tons? (Must submit a copy with your application packet to qualify)

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position requires a current Seafarer/able Bodied and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Do you possess a current Seafarer/able Bodied and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)? (Must submit a copy with your application packet to qualify)

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position requires a current certification of Standards of Training, Certification and working. Do you possess a current certification of Standards of Training, Certification and working? (Must submit a copy with your application packet to qualify)

A. Yes

B. No

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Occupational 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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