About the Position: Required to live aboard the Dredge WHEELER during his/her tour of duty, which will be 14 days on duty/14 days off duty. Normal shift is 12 hour days with shift work and 12-hour days required when needed to stand watch. Due to the working schedule on the WHEELER, it is not a requirement to live locally, but it would be advantageous to the employee to avoid travel expenses as the Corps of Engineers does not pay transportation to and from the vessel.

Duties

Serves as Electrician on a self-propelled sea-going diesel powered large class hopper dredge. During absences of the Chief Electrician, is held responsible for the operation and performance of electrical systems and devices by the Chief Engineer. Observes gauges, listens, notes unusual conditions (heating, oil or grease loss, loose fittings, broken or inoperative units, etc.) and makes repairs or adjustments as required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Physical examination required.
• Drug test required.
• Travel required.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), endorsed with "Qualified Member of Engine Department (QMED): Electrician"
• One year probationary may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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) ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision. Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment aboard maritime vessels, through the application of electrical principles, materials, methods, practices, and occupational work and safety standards and use of related necessary tools and equipment - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability To Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTrouble shooting (electrical) 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. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling equipment. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment. Incumbent must possess color perception is order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment. 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 and flames. Works in very close places and in awkward positions. Employee is subject to the usual electrician hazards, involving shock, strain, burns, cuts, falls from ladders and fumes and heat while working in confined quarters.

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk