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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

CHIEF MATE DREDGING CONTROL OFFICER HOPPER DREDGE DR

Portland, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45.69/hr - $53.30/hr

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Chief Mate Dredging Control Officer for their Navigation Division in Portland, OR. This role involves serving as the Chief Mate of a self-propelled, automated hopper dredge, directing personnel in safe work methods, and overseeing dredging operations to maintain and improve harbors and channels.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Chief Mate of a self-propelled, seagoing, automated hopper dredge, engaged in the maintenance and improvement of harbors and channels

Direct personnel in safe work methods and in the proper functioning of all deck operated equipment

Stand dredge control watches performing dredging operation in accordance with plans, specifications, and instructions

Observe gages and adjust controls to ensure optimum lead dumping function

Maintain all quality control documents for each dredging project, loads required surveys, channel lines and disposal areas for each project

Train new mates in watch standing, ship handling, piloting, navigation equipment, communications, event logging and all assorted bridge software programs

Qualification

USCG Chief Mate LicenseTransportation Worker Identification CardDredging Operations ExperienceShip HandlingTraining Skills

Required

You MUST possess a current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) with a Chief Mate Unlimited Ocean endorsement AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

In order to qualify, you must meet the license and certification requirements described below

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): You must possess a current U.S. Coast Guard License for Chief Mate, Unlimited Tonnage, Oceans, or higher and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating

Work requires moderate physical effort. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must possess color and depth perception and be able to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation