MARINE MACHINERY REPAIRER (DRAG TENDER) Job in Philadelphia, PA

Vacancy No. CERD242156374168HD Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $27.64 to $32.15 Grade 8 to 8
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 direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position requires service aboard the Class 1 Hopper Dredge McFarland which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is home ported at the Fort Mifflin Dock in Philadelphia, PA.

This position has promotion potential to WK-10 after meeting all experience and licensing requirements.

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

  • You will serve as a Marine Machinery Repairer (Drag Tender) in the Deck Department of the Hopper Dredge McFarland, performing maintenance on the equipment and machines in the Deck Department and operational duties of the ship's drag arms.
  • Under supervision of a credentialed employee, services, adjusts and repairs deck machinery, including anchor windlass, drag winches, boat winches, hopper door latches, hopper jetting valves, dredge pump and DPO equipment and mooring equipment
  • Operates controls for hoisting and lowering dragarms, which regulate depth at which dredging suction drag operates.
  • Performs chipping and painting of vessels equipment and superstructure
  • Uses mechanical, electrical and pneumatic hand tools in the maintenance or repair of equipment.
  • During lay days and/or shipyard periods, stands gangway watches.
  • Removes obstructions from dragheads, pipes, and pumps
  • Adjusts dragarms for maximum effectiveness.
  • Checks on maintaining lines on the vessel; makes regular rounds, checking for potential fire hazards and unsafe conditions.
  • Assists with crane loading and unloading, following oral directions and hand signals.

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
  • Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.
  • Must possess a valid U.S Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be willing and able to undergo a pre-employment physical and one annually thereafter.
  • Must be willing and able to successfully undergo a pre-employment drug test and random uranalysis thereafter.
  • Must be willing to work an irregular work schedule of 15 days on (to include evenings, weekends and holidays), followed by 13 days off.

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 Marine Machinery Repairer (Drag Tender) without more than normal supervision to include: Your resume must demonstrate you have the ability to operate common shipboard tools to make minor repairs; and/or experience hoisting and lowering dragarms; and/or servicing or repairing deck machinery. 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:
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Trouble shooting
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work on ladders requires incumbent to work overhead or in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. May lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds.

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.???????

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:
  • Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
  • Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
(Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 2 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • 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 Material Maintenance Management- 17 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.
  • 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-5300

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.

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 MMC and TWIC with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  • 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
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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