Job Listing: 2ND Mate Pipeline Dredge (PLD), Class I

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Organization(s):
U.S. Army Engineer District, Operation Division, River Operations Branch, Nav. Sec., Dredge Jadwin, Vicksburg, MS. Wherever Located


About the Position: Physical Examination Required: The personnel action to fill this position will not be processed until the results of the medical examination are evaluated and certified as meeting the requirements of this position.



Drug Test Required: The personnel action to fill this position will not be processed until the results of the laboratory drug test are certified as negative.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGAM. INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, "CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM," OR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).



2nd Mates on the Dredge JADWIN are in charge of a navigational watch 6 hours on and 6 hours off while dredging the navigation channels.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. All U. S. citizens.

Major Duties

As 2nd Mate, stands a regular watch and is responsible for the continued operation maintenance and safety of the dredge during the shift. Exercises supervision over the shift crew normally ranging from 5 to 8 employees, including deck equipment operators, welder, tender operator, pipelineman, deckhands, etc. Instruct and trains subordinates in established procedures and methods and observes work for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with, instructions. Supervises the crew in setting anchors and making up pipeline. Works with and directs assigned crew and other necessary help in the movement, replacements and repairs of pipeline. Directs and checks work of repairmen in making repairs and replacements to cables, sheaves, dustpan, rubber sleeves, etc. Is responsible for correct maintenance of the dredge, which consists of general cleaning, chipping surfaces painting, and making minor woodwork and metal repairs. Assists in conducting fire, lifeboat, and man-overboard drills.

How to Apply

Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.


Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. License/Certification: Mates License or a Master of Towing Vessel License issued by U.S. Coast Guard


Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center

Phone: 410-306-0137

Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil


Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283


What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.