Crane Operator

SummaryAbout the Position: You will perform crane operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of waterways and waterway structures such as locks, bridges, and spillways in support of the Hampton Roads Drift Removal (HRD) and Prevention of Obstructive Deposits (POD) missions including removal of hazards to navigation throughout the Norfolk District. Work is performed throughout the tidal waters of the Commonwealth of Virginia.Learn more about this agencyHelpDuties• Operate floating boom cranes at various outdoor locations with limited maneuverability and where accuracy is critical.• Load and unload construction material, debris, machinery, or equipment to and from the barge or shore storage areas; Remove trees, logs, debris, obstructions, and snags from waterways and from around locks bridges and other structures.• Operate outboard motor-powered skiff while investigating surface or underwater objects away from vessel.• Perform ship rigging, including installation and repair. Rigs, equips, and stows rowboat and life rafts.• Make minor repairs to crane, hoisting machinery, and gear, and assist in renewal of parts and on major repairs. Inspects hoisting cables.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.• Incumbent must have Certificate of Completion of training program for 70 Ton Floating or Mobile Cranes from the US Corps of Engineers or National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or Crane Institute Certification (CIC).• This position requires you to comply with the occupational safety and health standards and other safety directives and orders.• This position requires an annual hearing conservation test.• This position has an on-call requirement• Incumbent must attend and pass USACE Motorboat Operator Course within one year of hire.QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Experience 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 Crane Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties of operating a floating crane and determine lifting capacity of various booms lengths and angles. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)• ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)• Operation of Motor Vehicles• Reliability And Dependability• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. The incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel or crane in congested and confined areas. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, etc.• WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent works outdoors in a partially enclosed cab in all types of weather. Incumbent is exposed to loud, unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engine. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of injury caused by swinging loads or turbulent waters and weather extremes.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.• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.• Direct deposit of pay is required.• This is a Career Program-18 position.• 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.• 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.• You may claim Military Spouse preference.• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.Read more• Help 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLKDO NOT MAILNorfolk, VA 23510US