This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Striker Diesel aboard a self-propelled vessel under an established training program for Diesel Engineers.

Duties

Stands a regular watch and assists the shift operator in the care and operation of engine room equipment by making frequent check of temperature and pressure gauges for proper reading. Greases equipment, using pressure guns, selecting the proper lubricant for the different locations. Maintains engine room in a clean and orderly condition. Stands by control panel during peak load conditions to keep generators in balance so that operations will not be delayed by one generator becoming overloaded and circuit breaker kicking out. Performs preventative maintenance work represented by changing fuel oil filters, replacing pumps, changing oil, assembly and disassembly work in assisting superior on major repair jobs.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to obtain a US Coast Guard Second Assistant Engineer, Diesel license within three years of initial date of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment physical is required.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Work schedules and shifts may vary.
• Travel to other duty locations approximately 50 percent of the time.
• Must be able to work under Inclement Weather Conditions.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects and move drums up to 120 lbs.
• Must obtain U.S. Coast Guard Tankerman's License within 3 years of initial date of employment.

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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Striker Diesel without more than normal supervision which includes: assisting in the maintenance of engines and auxiliary equipment, operating equipment controls, reading and checking gauges; and interpreting technical manuals or specifications.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 an Striker Diesel without more than normal supervision which includes: assisting in the maintenance of engines and auxiliary equipment, operating equipment controls, reading and checking gauges; and interpreting technical manuals or specifications.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Considerable physical and mental concentration is required during both machinery operation and lubrication. The work requires continuous standing on the metal decks of the engine rooms and frequent bending and stooping. Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving 120 pounds drums of grease and 55 gallon drums of oil using daily. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in weather that is occasionally disagreeable. Dirt and grease are frequently disagreeable caused by working on equipment in marine hulls. Noise is frequently and intensely disagreeable, caused by working in and around engines, generators, gears and large electric motors located in holds of floating plant. Fumes and smoke are frequently unpleasant and the wearing of a helmet is occasionally unpleasant. Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution, cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, crankcase explosions, and drowning. Incumbent is required to observe safety precaution and work in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others and to prevent property damage.

Education

As a Trainee Diesel Engineer, incumbent is expected to adhere to and to meet the
following specific requirements: (a) to personally take the initiative to prepare himself to
meet U. S. Coast Guard requirements for the position of Diesel Engineer, and to make
steady progress toward that goal, as evidenced by periodic progress reports submitted by
appropriate supervisory personnel regarding performance, aptitude, initiative, interest,
etc; and under no circumstances later than a maximum of five (5) years after entry on
duty in this position. Trainees who after a full and fair trial, do not show progress and/or
aptitude for the position of Diesel Engineer, will be separated from the program.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk