Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Wilmington, North Carolina
Salary Range: $33.32 - $38.92 Per Hour
Job 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.
Major Duties:
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.
How to Apply: 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). F 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-29