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.
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 Mechanic (Oiler) performing mechanical work involved in servicing, adjustments, and repair of machinery in the engine department spaces and shared equipment on floating plant and elsewhere as directed.
- Uses mechanical, electrical and pneumatic hand tools and various types of measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and tachometers) in the maintenance or repair of equipment.
- Maintains and makes repairs and alterations to all plumbing on the dredge; clears clogged lines, repairs or replaces leaking lines, leaking valves, leaky faucets, etc., cuts and threads pipe, installs new equipment and performs general plumbing work.
- Maintains and makes necessary repairs or alterations to ship's heating system, ship's refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Performs maintenance and repair on refrigerators, freezers, dishwasher and other galley equipment.
- Performs maintenance and repair on dredging equipment such as: packing valves, pumps, and bottom door glands; disassembly and repair, or replacement of hydraulic cylinders; and crimping and replacement of hydraulic hoses, etc.
- Performs light welding duties, light machining and fabricates metal items for all types of equipment.
- Performs continual checks of lubrication of systems on operating equipment. Checks and records levels, temperatures and pressures and makes necessary corrections.
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 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.
- Must be able to pass a preemployment physical and then annually thereafter.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.
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 Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform duties such as repairing and maintaining engine room equipment, ensuring equipment is properly lubricated at all times, and performing common checks using tools and measuring devices to trace problems and make repairs. - 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 a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Trouble shooting
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:
- Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed Ordinary Seaman
- 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).
Physical Efforts:
Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending, working in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. Must exercise moderate to heavy physical effort. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; and is performed in cramped quarters. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes and infections.
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.
Education
This position does not have an education 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.
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:
- Cover Letter, optional
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of the below licenses with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and License
- Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed Ordinary Seaman.
- Must provide a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC); and
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 07/12/2024 to receive consideration.
Next steps
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
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