Summary This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities As 1st Assistant Engineer on a Class I Hopper Dredge, incumbent is in immediate charge of engine room, normally performing daily work. Responsible for the planning and supervision of the operation, maintenance, and repair work pertaining to all engines, auxiliaries, machinery, equipment, and facilities of the Engineering Spaces and Systems. Lays out work and schedules and assigns subordinates to watches. Supervises and/or performs the operation, repair, or overhaul/replacement of machinery by ship’s force. Removes defective or worn items, replaces with new or reconditioned parts, and reactivates the equipment after reassembly. Performs checks of watch stations and operating equipment to determine adequacy of operation and conformity with safety rules and regulations, established practices and procedures. Directs the keeping of work orders, logs and charts covering the operation of equipment, progress of work, and consumption of fuel and water. Renders time and attendance reports covering the engine department personnel; schedules and approves leave; ascertains need for and schedules overtime. Trains new engine room personnel in the familiarization with, and performance of their duties, and the location, operation, care, and upkeep of equipment by verbal and or written explanation and instructions. Will stand engine room watches when required. Operates engines, generators, motors, and auxiliaries such as refrigerating, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and electrical distribution systems, compressors, pumping, dredging, and propelling machinery, including switchboard operation when necessary Maintains email, passwords and completes required training and assisting subordinates in doing the same. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Basic Requirement for Position: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a 1st Assistant Engineer without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to . independently perform complex repairs to engine room equipment, and/or provide technical direction in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, and/or stand regular watch. -Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants must possess a valid: US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as First Assistant Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels of Any Horsepower (unlimited), Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) certification, and Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card. (Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 3 documents listed above, at time of application or your application package will be ruled as incomplete and you will not receive any further employment consideration). PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must exercise moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; and is performed in cramped quarters. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes and infections. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily aboard a Hopper dredge but may at times work on other Army Corps vessels, barges, launches. Worker is frequently exposed to above normal temperatures and noise levels, confined spaces, and the danger of falling on slippery decks, etc. When assisting in repairs, there is danger of cuts, bruises, electric shock, and broken bones. Danger of drowning exists. Subject to dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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. This is a Logistics Career Field 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. Working on the Hopper Dredge McFarland: The McFarland is in a ready reserve status and operates on the Delaware River 70 days per year. The remainder of the year is spent on performing maintenance or periods at the shipyard. The ship may also be called out to perform emergency dredging along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Regular tour of duty is 15 consecutive work days, followed by 13 days off. Residence on board the dredge during the work period is a necessary condition of employment. While the dredge is operating, subsistence and quarters are provided free of charge. Transportation to and from the dredge is at the employee's expense. When the dredge is operating in the Delaware River, access to and from Philadelphia International Airport is minutes from the Ships Home Dock which is located at the Fort Mifflin Project Office. Access from major roads is also within minutes (I-95 & I-76). Parking is provided at the Fort Mifflin field office for all Crew Members.
