Deckhand Leader

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent will be required to operate a surface vessel, whether powered or not, including dredging equipment, when duties include operating, navigating, steering, directing, or sailing the vessel, or operating the spuds on a dredge.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• IAW ER 385-1-40, all employees who are required to maintain a USCG license are required to have a pre-placement physical.
• Additionally, the employee shall receive an annual screening to confirm the continued state of good health, and the employee shall receive a complete physical, the same as the preplacement physical, every five years.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess a current operators license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard covering the size of vessel operated and the reaches of the inland river(s) or portion(s) of the waterway on which the vessel is operated
• Minimum of Master, 100 GRT Rivers is required.
• During layup periods from dredging operations may be utilized and assigned to other essential work in the District, such as repairs maintenance of plant at the Service Base according to individual qualifications and skills.