Job Description

Title: DG BOSS: LCM Deckhand (FN) + Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft and part of LCM crew that performs the following, in conjunction with various craft operations: + a) Loading and off-loading of cargoes/supplies/dumpsters for delivery, from/to ships in the lagoon. + b) Deployment, repositioning, installation of HP fender backing boards, towing of HP fenders, submarine camels, sea cushion fenders and maintenance of NAVAID and fleet mooring buoys. + c) Retrieval/Deployment of submarine towed array sonar system (STASS) cable. + d) Assistance to Navy Underwater Construction Team (NUCT) or other diver inspection teams performing U/W inspection of buoys, piers and markers; and to divers conducting hull cleaning, inspection and U/W jobs for COMPSRON TWO ships. + e) MWR activities and chartered fishing trips, lagoon water sampling and special runs for VIP repatriations or MEDEVACs. + f) Installation/positioning/retrieval of oil booms for ships, fuel barges and small craft operations. + g) Operation of YOS Potable water barge, SWOB, YC-SLOPS and YC-CARGO barge. + h) Search and Rescue operation and waterborne oil spill response, mitigation and clean-up. + i) Emergency requirements and other boat service assistance required in the lagoon. + j) Fueling of craft in Small Boat Basin (SBB), removal of bilge oily water and cleaning of boat. + k) Dock and sea trials of LCMs, small boats and service crafts after repair/maintenance. + l) Mooring and unmooring of ships to/from Fleet Mooring Buoys and support to line handling of ships. + Performs assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard equipment, IAW Navy's 3-M System. + Participates in dock and sea trials of LCMs after repair/maintenance, ensuring boats are safe, + operational and seaworthy. + Participates in monthly oil spill drill and quarterly oil spill training, and NSF-DG Annual Facility Response Training, accordingly. + Provides assistance to passengers in boarding and disembarking from craft and ensure that the boat captain is informed/advised of any situation/incidents accordingly. + Provides medical first aid assistance and renders CPR to passengers experiencing health or physical difficulties/injuries until the rescue or assistance arrives. + In the event the boat captain is physically incapacitated to perform his duties, incumbent operates the radio communication system and maintains constant communication to Port Control Tower reporting and receiving information/instructions, handles the boat safely and in seaworthy manner until the rescue or assistance arrives. + Perform duties as look-out to assist LCM Captain in the safe operation of LCM/Utility Boats, Rapid + Response Skimmer (RRS) and other tasks required to support contract requirements of A-06. Basic Qualifications + Must speak, read and understand English language both orally and in writing. + Must complete the On-the-job Training (OJT) for LCM Deckhands, including oil spill training. + Must have knowledge in Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill, basic radio communications and use of firefighting equipment. + Must have knowledge in Medical First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). + Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level + Must pass the overseas medical screening and be in good health. Preferred Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING: + Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill Training. + On-the-Job Training for LCM Deckhands. + First Aid/CPR certificate and 2nd Class Swimmer certificate. + Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship's Maintenance + and Material (3M) System. + NSF-DG Facility Response Training EDUCATION: + High School graduate or its equivalent. + Attended formal education in maritime studies or equivalent training is preferred but not necessary. EXPERIENCE: + Minimum of one (1) year experience aboard a vessel as Deckhand.

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