Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Operates a variety of heavy equipment, such as barge-mounted and truck-mounted boom cranes, forklifts and trucks to lift, transport and position materials and supplies for dredges and dams. Responsibilities Operates boom cranes in performing a variety of operations, requiring the use of all boom lengths and angles over a period of time and skill in performing difficult operations. Operates a diesel-electric, barge-mounted crane, 125-ton capacity, with a rotating 160-foot boom. Performs a variety of unusual crane operations demanding of the operator exceptional skill and expertise, such as the lifting and placing of miter gate leaves and lock bulkheads. Assignments frequently require operating equipment at maximum lifting capacity, use of unusual boom angles, and devising handling techniques for equipment not previously handled (such as special rigging and installation of special attachments). Must synchronize operations with unstable motion of floating plant in lowering equipment into exacting positions to preclude serious injury to workers in close restricted areas, and/or damage to expensive equipment. Operates Manitowoc crawler crane, positioned on a barge, diesel powered, 120 foot boom, lifting capacity approximately 100 tons, to load, unload, or move heavy and/or bulky items, such as engines, boats, and gear boxes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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(n) Crane Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. 1) Operating a mobile crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects 2) Rigging objects to be lifted by a crane using rope slings, wire straps, hooks, or chain slings, and 3) Performing preventative maintenance on mobile cranes (or equivalent experience). - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT Must make continual control changes to allow for unstable motion of floating plant and to work in close quarters. Exercises constant caution to avoid injury to other workers and equipment. Lifting up to 50 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS Works outdoors in all types of weather. Exposed to unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engines. Possibility of overturning in the crane due to frequent operating at maximum lifting capacity. Danger of drowning exists when working on or near the water. Education Additional Information Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. Commuting times vary, but are generally no more than 45 minutes one way. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized at management discretion. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field #18 position. 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.