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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies with the Operations Division. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Email resumes to: CENAN-HR-VFAIR3@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
09/18/2020 to 09/30/2020
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Salary
$26.80 - $31.27 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
XF 8
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 10% or less for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Permanent change of station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, but DoD National Relocation Program (DNRP) services are not authorized.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
NEFS205526155592HDF
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Control number
579134200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
The intention of this direct hire authority is to appoint qualified candidates who are NOT Department of Defense (DoD) competitive service employees. Current DoD employees are encouraged to apply to merit promotion positions.
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Duties
- Operates a hydrographic survey launch that is less than 26 feet in length, with a 4 foot extension, engine protection bar.
- Requires knowledge of the load capability of the launch which varies with the type of load and wind/weather conditions.
- Operates the launch in waterways with danger areas, limited sight distance, shallow harbors and narrow channels in all seasons and weather conditions except during freeze-up and major storms.
- Is required to transport survey party members and equipment to and from work sites.
- Will be required to drive the truck with boat/trailer in traffic, over highways, uneven roads, and in narrow or crowded areas, to various ports.
- Performs preventative/operator maintenance on survey launch vessel and its mechanical equipment such as cleaning, greasing and oil changes, which includes the trailer.
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Positions will be filled under the Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority for Certain Competitive Service Positions, 5 USC Section 9905.
About The Operations Division
The Operations Division provides Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Corps' Civil Works projects. It oversees projects and programs related to water navigation, flood damage reduction, geospatial data, recreation, environmental stewardship and coastal management. The division is responsible for the district's ongoing effort to provide the public and private sector with coastal, riverine and land-based projects.
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): As Small Craft Operator (Surveying), the Ability To do the Common or Complex Tasks is Prime to include: operating the boat within narrow limits in shallow harbors and narrow channels in all seasons and weather conditions; operating a truck to transport the boat on a trailer, including the ability to back-up the trailer in traffic; and operating and navigating boats up to 26 feet in length on prescribed and accurate courses using navigation software.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds and in working in stretched and cramped positions.
Working Conditions: Accomplishment of assignments requires working inside and outside in all types of inclement and extreme weather conditions; danger of falling overboard and drowning; danger of slips, trips and falls; danger of overhead injuries, foot injuries, hand injuries, eye injuries, punctures, fume inhalation, oxygen deficient environments, electrocution and exposure to noisy areas.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Appointment to the position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315
- Position will require travel away from the worksite (TDY) to other duty locations 10% of the time to conduct site visits and to meet with customers, users, and stakeholders.
- Position will require a valid, state-issued motor vehicle driver's license since project sites may be located in remote areas that are not accessible by public transportation.
- Position will require spending a considerable portion of time working outdoors in all types of weather including extreme temperatures, river conditions, and is subject to injury from the use of a variety of tools, as well as, wet working surfaces.
- Position may require lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to obtain Corp of Engineer Small Craft Operator license within 6 months of appointment.
Qualifications
Positions will be filled under the Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority for Certain Competitive Service Positions, 5 USC Section 9905.
About The Operations Division
The Operations Division provides Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Corps' Civil Works projects. It oversees projects and programs related to water navigation, flood damage reduction, geospatial data, recreation, environmental stewardship and coastal management. The division is responsible for the district's ongoing effort to provide the public and private sector with coastal, riverine and land-based projects.
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): As Small Craft Operator (Surveying), the Ability To do the Common or Complex Tasks is Prime to include: operating the boat within narrow limits in shallow harbors and narrow channels in all seasons and weather conditions; operating a truck to transport the boat on a trailer, including the ability to back-up the trailer in traffic; and operating and navigating boats up to 26 feet in length on prescribed and accurate courses using navigation software.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Operation of Motor Vehicles.
- Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles).
- Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle).
- Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator.
Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds and in working in stretched and cramped positions.
Working Conditions: Accomplishment of assignments requires working inside and outside in all types of inclement and extreme weather conditions; danger of falling overboard and drowning; danger of slips, trips and falls; danger of overhead injuries, foot injuries, hand injuries, eye injuries, punctures, fume inhalation, oxygen deficient environments, electrocution and exposure to noisy areas.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, Section 1109 NDAAdirect hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- 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.
- Two 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 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.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- 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.
- We may use this flyer to fill other similar vacant positions at USACE New York District.
Benefits
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.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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 may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- 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.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: CENAN-HR-VFAIR3@USACE.ARMY.MIL
Enter, in the subject of the e-mail, the position of interest: Small Craft Operator (Surveying).
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2020 to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Operations Division
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FS-APF-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK
DO NOT MAIL
New York, NY 10278
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Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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 may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- 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.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: CENAN-HR-VFAIR3@USACE.ARMY.MIL
Enter, in the subject of the e-mail, the position of interest: Small Craft Operator (Surveying).
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2020 to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Operations Division
- Address
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FS-APF-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK
DO NOT MAIL
New York, NY 10278
US
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Operations Division
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FS-APF-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK
DO NOT MAIL
New York, NY 10278
US