Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 5 U.S.C. 9905, dated 10/15/2021 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Duties
- You will serve as Chief Electrician on an automated hopper dredge.
- Responsible for the maintenance, adjustment, and major/minor repair of electrical machinery
- Prepare itemized schedules of electrical repairs to be performed during the annual overhaul
- You will plan and lay out work for subordinate electricians.
- Responsible for the maintenance of electronic dredging equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with EP 600-1-300, USACE Drug Testing Procedures for the Army's Drug-Free Federal Workplace (DFW) Program, dated 28 Feb 01.
- You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Wiper or higher and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) at time of appointment.
- You must have or be able to obtain a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with valid Electrician's Endorsement within 24 months of entrance on duty.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
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) Chief Electrician (Direct Hire Authority)~ without more than normal supervision. - You must have the Ability to Lead as a Chief Electrician, WJ-2805-10. You must have the ability or potential ability to take responsibility to lead and direct, furnishing guidance and instructions on how and what tasks are to be accomplished on a daily basis in reference to repairs and monitoring of an automated engine room aboard a seagoing vessel. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed primarily in closed areas with some work outside. Much time is spent in or adjacent to the engine room area with its attendant noise, heat, fumes, etc. Works in very close places and in awkward positions. Employee is subject to the usual hazards, involving shock, strain, burns, cuts, falling from ladders, fumes and heat while working in confined quarters. Incumbent is exposed to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents. Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents and paint.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of the system worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Duties require long periods of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling equipment. Frequently lifts, carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs and occasionally over 45 lbs., and sets up tools and equipment. Incumbent must possess color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment. Lifts and carries Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing,
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority. Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.
Referral to management does not infer applicant qualifies for placement.
Basis for Rating: All Applicants will be referred to management for consideration under Direct Hire Authority
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 05/16/2024 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/12402341).
- 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. Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority. Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.
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