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.
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.
- Prevents clogging of pipes, breakage due to sideways set from wind, tide, or course change.
- 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.
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 biennially thereafter and / or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program
- 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 lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work an irregular work schedule of 15 days on (to include evenings, weekends and holidays), followed by 13 days off.
- Must possess a valid U.S Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential.
- Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.
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. 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:
- 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
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) endorsed as an 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).
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 your valid MMC and TWIC 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.
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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