3RD MATE (HOPPER DREDGE) Job in Philadelphia, PA

Vacancy No. CERD242157885255HD Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $38.11 to $44.52 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/15/2024 Close Date 7/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Philadelphia, PA


Summary

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.

WJ-5782-07 positions have a full performance levelofWJ-5782-08 and are eligible for non-competitive promotion once licensing requirement and full satisfactory performance is meet.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

  • Ensure adequate operation of the vessel during his watch, for checking steering gear far worn parts, and seeing that necessary preventative maintenance is performed, and for seeing that all wheelhouse equipment is in good working order.
  • Stand regular bridge watch and directs the dredging operations in accordance with navigation roles and regulations, dredging plans and specifications, and instructions issued by the Master relative to areas and depths.
  • Instruct Quartermaster as to compass course or ranges to follow and directs the Quartermaster in recording dredging data for inspection reports.
  • Direct the flow of dredged material to keep dredge in trim.
  • Operate pilot house controls for starting, stopping, speeding up, slowing down, and reversing dredge motors as required.
  • Keep log of movement of the vessel during watch and records other pertinent data such as weather conditions, tide flow, etc.
  • Dock and undocks at mooring barge both day and night under all conditions, exercising care not to damage the dredge or barge.
  • Coordinate pump-out operation with shore party by maintaining two-way radio contact to monitor flow and consistency of pumped dredged material.
  • Ensure that hopper material is pumped out as fast as possible without plugging and rupturing the line which would result in extensive delay.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be willing to serve a one-year probationary period, if applicable.
  • Position requires a pre-employment physical, then annually thereafter.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.
  • Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol tests thereafter.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an 3rd Mate (Hopper Dredge) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform basic navigational bridge operations; and/or experience standing watch; and/or experience directing dredging operations in accordance with navigation roles and regulations. 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)
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
  • Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
  • Reliability and Dependability as a Third Mate
Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:
  • Must possess a valid United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) endorsed with a license as Third Mate of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans.
  • Must possess a Standard of Training/Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational watch or higher.
  • Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).
(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:
Light effort is required for continuous standing and operating of various controls while on watch.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Spends most of time in wheelhouse. Occasionally goes outside in all kinds of weather to attend to certain duties, being exposed to the elements and subject to slipping on wet decks. Danger of drowning exists in case of accident.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 Career Program (CP) 24 - Transportation and Distribution 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.
  • Reasonable Accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. For further information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/
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.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5700

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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:
  • 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
    • Must submit a valid United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) endorsed with a license as Third Mate of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans.
    • Must submit a Standard of Training/Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational watch or higher .
    • Must submit a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Cover Letter, optional
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

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/14/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Michael Hass
Address
RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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