LCM Deckhand

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.