Rigging Worker (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary This position is located in the Office of Fleet Program Management, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is  established to perform a wide variety of rigging and deck services for vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Learn more about this agency Duties The Rigging Worker: Assists in rigging operations throughout the Fleet, performing top-side preservation work and making repairs as directed. Assists in providing rigging services as required to other trades of the Reserve Fleet. Serves as deck hand on fleet craft and barges. Participates in ship mooring and unmooring evolution as part of a line handling crew, handling mooring lines or wire. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to perform a wide variety of rigging and deck services for vessels. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT: If selected for the position you will be required to complete a  pre-employment/pre-appointment medical examination and Functional Capacity Examination. DRUG TEST: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace." Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Additional "Conditions of Employment" information is listed in the "Other Information" section of the vacancy. Qualifications Qualifications for the position are based on the  training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the WG-08, your ability should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to work from oral or written instructions that indicate the work location and type of item to be moved. Ability to determine, within established rigging practices and procedures, the work sequences to be followed and the tools, materials, and equipment to be used. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to the work of the position without more than normal supervision Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Ability to provide production support service Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 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).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The employee frequently lifts and carries moderately heavy objects such as cables, chains, and  jacks. Continually reaches, bends, stoops, pushes, and pulls while attaching rigging to the object to be moved. Frequently uses the entire body weight to push or pull suspended loads, chain falls, or load tag lines while moving objects into desired positions. Stands and walks for prolonged periods of time, and frequently climb on platforms or other structures to signal the crane operator. WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. The employee is subject to possible cuts and burns while handling wire and fiber ropes. The employee is exposed to cuts, bruises, and broken bones from falls while climbing and attaching rigging to the load and while signaling the crane operator from platforms or other structures. Frequently exposed to serious injury from swinging loads, breaking slings, and falling objects. Various protective devices such as hard hats, safety shoes, and gloves are used to minimize these conditions. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Review our 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.