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: This is a vacancy for either an Engineer Towboat XH-09 target Chief Engineer Towboat XH-11 in the Maintenance Section located in Peoria, IL. Responsibilities Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all engine room and associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and hydraulic/electric/electronic systems. Routinely inspect all engine room and auxiliary machinery, equipment, and systems to determine the condition, maintenance needs, and required operating repairs. Prepare annual repair and overhaul lists and estimates the time and effort required to accomplish such work outside of the repair season. Prepares and maintains engine room production reports and records such as engine room logs and reports reflecting work performed, repairs made, temperature and/or gage readings, and periodic reports to Headquarters office. Determine work methods and procedures to be used; number and @types of employees required; and tools, equipment, and materials required to accomplish the work. Maintain and secure all tools, supplies, and equipment issued to the engine room department. Leads, directs, and/or personally performs repair work of a highly technical nature. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineer Towboat~ without more than normal supervision. XH-09: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common tasks associated with the engine room associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and hydraulic/electric/electronic systems. I am skilled in tasks associated with checking oil levels, monitoring generators, and fuel levels. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. XH-11: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform complex tasks associated with the engine room associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and hydraulic/electric/electronic systems. I am skilled in tasks associated with checking oil levels, monitoring generators, and fuel levels. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out 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 (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard to reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. Life jackets are worn at all times while on deck. Employees are required to follow established safe working procedures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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. This is a Career Field (CF) 29 - Installation Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
