Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as working leader of 4, employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. The highest level of nonsupervisory work led is Deckhand, XF-5788-06. NOTE: This position is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Appointment. Responsibilities Passes on to other workers instructions received from the supervisor. Handle heavy cables, equipment and machinery. Perform mechanical repairs. Observe common marine practices. Use tools and equipment associated with deckhand duties. Operates crew boat in support of dredging operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Deckhand Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. Performing towing and/or dredging operations; channel patrol and maintenance of aids to navigation and revetment construction operations, i.e. handles and fastens lines to mooring boats, barges and other floating craft, to secure other craft coming along side, and/or in making up and breaking us of tows; utilize capstans, winches, ratchets, and other deck equipment as required in accomplishing work.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Substantial physical effort is required in the handling of heavy cables, equipment and machinery, and when performing mechanical repairs. May lift up to 50 pounds or more. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, walking, and continual hand and eye coordination. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes of heat and cold and heavy rainfall. There is a danger of slipping from floating plant into water with possibility of injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, snow, or ice, in dirty or cramped situations. Education Additional Information Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. The initial cut-off for consideration is 02-AUG-2024. Applications received after this date will be given consideration as determined by management. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized, at management discretion. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a(n) Career Program (CP) #24 - Transportation and Distribution Management position. 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.