Engineer (Diesel)

• Responsible for the continued operation and maintenance of the engine room, making periodic checks of engine room machinery, auxiliary plants, electrical systems, refrigerating, plumbing and heating systems, machinery, auxiliary equipment, and etc.
• Plans regular work schedule and responds to emergency work requirements and repairs and initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods.
• Maintains good housekeeping and general repairs and maintenance aboard the towboats interior and exterior- this includes painting, daily cleaning, and miscellaneous repairs and maintenance to properly preserve and maintain the vessel.
• Responsible for adjusting, tuning, oiling, cleaning, testing, maintaining and repairing main propulsion engines and auxiliary systems in good working conditions.
• Troubleshoot problems and diagnose malfunctions; determining the extent of repairs, parts and services required to bring equipment back up to speed in the most efficient time, minimal labor and cost.
• Stands watch in the engine room while equipment is online and in operation. When work requires multi-shift operations, the incumbent is subject to call on all shifts for technical matters and assistance.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position falls under condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified safety sensitive under the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration rules on Drug and Alcohol testing.
• 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.
• Approximately 75% of the time may be spent on temporary (TDY) duty away from permanent duty station requiring travel and living aboard the towboat for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within two years of employment. (Note: If you currently possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, a copy must be submitted with this application).
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Position may be designated Mission Essential.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.

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 a(n) Engineer (Diesel) without more than normal supervision which is described as: Maintaining, inspecting, and repairing main propulsion engines and auxiliary systems; maintaining accountability of parts or supplies; and determining repairs or modifications as needed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Engineer is required to perform operations and maintenance on all vessel systems. Heavy physical effort will be frequently required. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds is required. Extended periods of time standing, kneeling, bending and walking on steel decks, working aloft, climbing ladders,and entering small cramped, wet and confined spaces is required.
• Working Conditions: The majority of work will be performed in areas subject to fumes, high heat, noise and cramped conditions. Work around moving machinery where there is a danger of cuts, bruises and burns and traumatic injuries. Work environment is predominantly on the water and is subject to the hazards of drowning. Some work is performed outside in all types of weather. Incumbent is subject to call at any time to restore navigation channel, locks and dams to operational status.

Note: Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within two years of employment.
Note: If you currently possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, a copy must be submitted with this application.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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

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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, 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.

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