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 Port Engineer working in an office environment or at a repair facility as a special assistant to the Section Chief, filling in for Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers aboard Floating Plant on a regular and recurring basis.
Duties
- Serves as Port Engineer working in an office environment or at a repair facility as a special assistant to the Chief, filling in for Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers aboard Floating Plant on a regular and recurring basis.
- Serves as Technical Expert for Floating Plant maintenance, routinely serving as Chief Engineer aboard Plant to investigate mechanical problems and develop possible solutions with vessel officers.
- Serves as Contracting Officer Representative on contracts for shipyard repairs, construction of replacement parts, and service contracts.
- Compiles and submits recommendations for all mechanical and electrical overhauls and repairs required to keep the vessel in first-class operating condition.
- Directs Marine Oiler and other personnel in Engine Department engaged in oiling, greasing, operating, and repairing machinery and equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- TDY up to 90% may be required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid civilian driver's license.
- This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work in various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
- This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412
- Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer (limited-near coastal or higher) of Motor Vessels of 3,000 HP.
- Must possess and maintain compliant with Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
- Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
- Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
- Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the CURRITUCK or MURDEN, which duty station is Wilmington, N.C.
- The incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
- Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports)
- Tour of duty may be a rotating schedule or shift work schedule according to Wilmington District Policy.
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) XH-15: Ability to do the work of a Chief Engineer, Diesel without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of an Chief Engineer Diesel without more than normal supervision. Supervising and performing work in an engine department, aboard dredge and debris vessels utilizing my knowledge of the diesel, electric, mechanical, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment, systems, dredging equipment, and auxiliary plant and machinery, and the related knowledge and skill requirements to diagnose problems and malfunctions and lead and participate in the repair, replacement, and modification of such machinery, engines, and systems - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the part, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must posses color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment.
- Considerable muscular effort is required in making general and technical repairs, and in walking over plant decks and up and down stairways. Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to various climatic conditions. Hazards encountered are burns, injury from moving machinery, electric shock, falls and slippery decks and possible drowning in case of accident. Must be able to pass through 18 inch man holes. May require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/07/2024 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392878).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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