External - Posting Description

Master Marine Pilot - 516516

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Civil Construction Projects & Compliance Management

Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 4/26/2024

Posting Close: 5/12/2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: $97,700

Temp-annual position

Job Summary

-Master Marine Pilot will serve as a Master of Towing Vessels mainly on, but not limited to, the Cumberland River, Tennessee River, Tennessee-Tombigbee River, Ohio River, and Lower Mississippi River.

-Incumbent will be required to direct and supervise deckhands, steersman, marine pilots, gas & diesel mechanics, helpers, and other craft as assigned.

-This work includes ensuring each job has the necessary plans, materials, and equipment for the safe and efficient performance; and directing the work during progress to ensure that safe and standard practices are being conducted and work is properly completed.

-Give instructions and guidance to entire crew on new and unusual problems and techniques to coordinate these problems with appropriate technical personnel.

-Within established plans and schedules, the Master Marine Pilot is responsible for seeing that work is safely and properly completed.

-He/she advises project manager, supervisor, manager, or engineer in advance of situations that may interrupt or impede with work progress.

-The Master Marine Pilot will be responsible for preventing and mitigating hazards, and ensure a high quality of workmanship is maintained, and that work is completed in accordance with general industry practice.

-Ensure that union/management agreements are enforced, and applicable TVA personnel policies are carried out on assigned projects.

-Responsible for maintaining good labor/management relations and good public relations.

-Evaluates performance and effectively recommends personnel actions involving persons under his/her supervision.

-Responsibilities include planning, supporting, and promoting health and safety as an integral part of effectively carrying out mission of the organization.

-Conduct/participate in safety meetings, perform safety inspections of vessels, conduct required safety drills within USCG guidelines, operate smaller vessels/skiff, train pilots and deckhands on their job duties, ensure all vessels exceed USCG rules/regulations.

Supervision Received

This person is under the immediate supervision of a foreman, general foreman, project manager, supervisor, or manager who provides general plans and schedules the assigned work. The Master Marine Pilot performs some assigned work without direct supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises and directs one or more deckhands, steersman, marine pilots, gas & diesel mechanics, helpers, and other craft, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

-Must have a High School Education or Equivalent and be capable of reading and interpreting verbal or written orders.

-Must be able to travel for extended periods of time and work overtime as needed.

-S-15 physical examination is required.

-Must be able to perform duties in all types of weather and conditions and perform those duties in a safe and professional manner and abide by all safety rules and regulatory requirements.

-Must maintain a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with a rating of Master of Towing Vessels Upon Western Rivers and ability to operate vessels up to 500 Gross Tons.

-Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

1. Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
2. Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email .