MATE TUG CLASS I

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: Serves as Mate, of a diesel, Class I, tugboat over 65' feet in length, and displacing 500 gross tons, and has up to 2000 horsepower engine(s) or more.

Ensures vessel is prepared to sail at the scheduled time, is seaworthy, properly crewed and fitted to accomplished assigned mission.

Serves as timekeeper for the crew members and assists the Master to evaluate the crew's performance.

Navigates the vessel during assigned watch.

Observes weather conditions, forecasts, barometer, wind velocity, and other weather indicators to determine suitableness for operation.

Works from plans or field notes showing location and extent of work to be performed in removing shoals from channel. Locates area and makes necessary arrangement for accomplishing work.

Enforces safety regulations and instructs crew both on safety work procedures and work practices peculiar to floating plant.

Assigns port watches for safety and security of vessel and creates the schedule and insures equitable assignment of these duties to employees.

Sets port watch schedule for safety and security of vessel. Ensures equitable assignment/rotation of workers.