Summary 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 Assistant Engineer aboard a Corps of Engineers ; Shallow Draft Dredge or Multi-Purpose vessel for Wilmington District, peratios Division. Responsibilities Assists the Chief Engineer with Performing routine maintenance to all dredge equipment . Performs maintenance and repairs to all mechanical and electrical equipment used in operation of the vessel. Makes periodic inspections of all mechanical equipment to ensure correct performance, repairs, and maintenance. Ensures that all tests and analyses are conducted in connection with the operation of machinery. Inspects all operating machinery to ensure proper functioning. Prepares purchasing requisitions and maintenance status updates for machinery spare parts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the experence requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Screen Out Element - Ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties of routine vessel maintenance and repais, including diesel engines, generators, motors, starters, and plumbing, heating, ventilation, electrical distribution, filters, and various other similar and related mechanical equipment. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires applicant to possess a current U.S. Coast Guard License for Chief Engineer, limited, for 3000 HP or greater. Do you have a valid current U.S. Coast Guard License for Chief Engineer, limited for 3000 HP or greater? (Must be included with application packet to be considered) This position requires applicant to possess a current Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Do you have a valid current Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)? (Must be included with application packet to be considered) This position requires applicant to possess a current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Do you have a valid current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)? (Must be included with application packet to be considered) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices for Seagoing Vessels Use of Measuring Instruments RESPONSIBILITY: Works under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer, who makeswork assignments on a functional basis in addition to specific job assignments. Minor and routinerepairs are subject only to general supervision, but major repairs are performed under directsupervision. Completed work is spot checked by the Chief Engineer who makes periodic inspectionsto observe the operation, condition, cleanliness, and orderliness of equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to various climatic conditions.Considerable muscular effort is required in making general and technical repairs, and in walkingover the vessel decks and up down stairways and ladders. Hazards encountered are burns, injuryfrom moving machinery, electric shock, falls from stairs, ladders, and on icy or slippery decks,excessive heat and noise, fumes, dirty and greasy equipment, and moving machinery and, in theevent of collision, there is the danger of being thrown against or into moving equipment, anddanger of drowning if vessel takes on water. Incumbent works regularly in areas where noiseexceeds 80 decibels and is exposed to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Organization may offer Incentive such as Superior Qualification for Higher Step, Relocation, Recruitment and Student Loan repayment, if found to be in government best interest.
