This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel) P.L. 118-31, Sec 1250 B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Under the US Corps of Engineers Division, Wilmington Operations District of Navigation Branch, Plant Section.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel) P.L. 118-31, Sec 1250 B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Under the US Corps of Engineers Division, Wilmington Operations District of Navigation Branch, Plant Section.
Performs crane operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of waterways and waterway structures. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, and accelerator to raise, lower, and swing the booms and loads.
Inspect hoisting cables, oils and cleans hoisting gears sheaves and hoisting cable.
Performs maintenance of crane and crane equipment.
Operates crane with awareness of lifting capacity of crane operated at various boom lengths and angles, ability to estimate or obtain weights of the load to be lifted to ensure that the lifting capacity of the crane is not exceeded.
Skilled in operating from hand signals and radio communications when loads are behind obstructions and not visible to the operator.
Work on banks of channels and waterways securing cables, slings, and grapples around trees, logs, pilings, and other objects for lifting, loading aboard vessel, and off-loading in designated areas.
Performs maintenance of crane and all crane equipment onboard. Inspects crane prior to use.
Assists deck crew with deckhand responsibilities while vessel is underway.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
The employee responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. With limited exceptions, Crew Members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
Employee must be licensed by Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less within 6 months of appointment. Must maintain license to perform duties of position.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
Tour of duty maybe 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day or 4 days on, 3days off, 10 hours per day, or 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program.
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 is required to sign a DA Form 7412.
Employee must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.
Employee Is required to know and comply with all applicable safety regulations and requirements to prevent undue wear and damage to equipment operated and avoid injury to self and to other personnel.
Use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Deck Equipment Operator (Leader) without more than normal supervision. Operate a floating crane, use and maintenance of hydraulic power units and marine construction. I am skilled in basic metal welding and watercraft maintenance and repair. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: (ALL MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKET TO BE CONSIDERED).
- Must possess an Able Bodied Seaman's certificate issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Must hold and maintain a Crane Operators License for a 140-ton crane.
- Must possess and maintain Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) from the US Coast Guard.
- Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to navigate a vessel. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in order to accomplish loading and unloading of stores and other items such as handling construction tools and debris removal equipment. Physical exam required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to abnormal temperatures. Hazards encountered are those received from moving machinery, breaking cables, bruises, cuts, burns, falls on slippery or tilting decks; going up and down stairs and ladders, strains in lifting, pulling and pushing, eye injuries from chipping paint and rust, is exposed to dust, fumes, heat and possible drowning by falling overboard or other accidents.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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) 24 Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Incentive such as Superior Qualifications, Relocation, Recruitment, Credit for Non-Federal & Uniform Service, and Student Loan Repayment may be authorized if found to be in government best interest by the organization.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2025 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846858).
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON
DO NOT MAIL
Wilmington, NC 28402
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2025 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846858).
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON
DO NOT MAIL
Wilmington, NC 28402
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
