🚀 CHIEF MATE DREDGING CONTROL OFFICER HOPPER DREDGE DR

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. 9905, dated 12/22/2023 expected to be used to fill full time positions when requested. To recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Serve as Chief Mate of a self-propelled, seagoing, automated hopper dredge, engaged in the maintenance and improvement of harbors and channels.
• Direct personnel in safe work methods and in the proper functioning of all deck operated equipment.
• Stand dredge control watches performing dredging operation in accordance with plans, specifications, and instructions.
• Observe gages and adjust controls to ensure optimum lead dumping function.
• Maintain all quality control documents for each dredging project, loads required surveys, channel lines and disposal areas for each project.
• Train new mates in watch standing, ship handling, piloting, navigation equipment, communications, event logging and all assorted bridge software programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position has a heavy lifting requirement up to 45lbs.
• You MUST possess a current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) with a Chief Mate Unlimited Ocean endorsement AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.