This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Port Engineer working in an office environment or at a repair facility as a special assistant to the Branch Chief, filling in for Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers aboard Floating Plant on a regular and recurring basis.

Duties

Serves as Chief Engineer on a diesel self-propelled, seagoing special purpose dredge. Is in complete charge of the engine department with responsibility for the efficient operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of all shipboard machinery, propulsion systems, engines, generators, hydraulic motors and pumps. Directs subordinates in making repairs, applying troubleshooting techniques and installing new equipment Performs the most difficult and complicated repairs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• TDY up to 90% may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid civilian driver's license.
• This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work in various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412
• Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer (limited-near coastal or higher) of Motor Vessels of 2,000 HP. Within 48 months of assignment to this position,
• employee is responsible to acquire a U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer, limited, for 3,000 HP or greater.
• Must possess and maintain compliant with Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
• Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the CURRITUCK or MURDEN, which duty station is Wilmington, N.C.
• This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. With limited exceptions,
• the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
• Tour of duty may be 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day; 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day;
• 15 days on, 15 days off; 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours a day or a regular office work schedule according to Wilmington District Policy.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports)
• upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.

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) XH-11: Ability to do the work of an Assistant Engineer, Diesel without more than normal supervision. These duties include leaving the engine room at prescribed intervals during the watch to conduct routine inspections of all equipment spaces including dredge pump and steering gear areas; start, stop and adjust engine room equipment; observe pressure and temperature gauges and alarms and listen for sounds which indicate abnormal operating conditions; inspect all operating machinery to insure proper functioning; make routine repairs and maintain a log of operations during assigned watch; perform the routine inspection and maintenance of all dredge equipment to ensure proper functioning; assist the Chief Engineer with major repairs; perform maintenance and repairs to all mechanical and electrical equipment used in operation of the vessel, including diesel engines, generators, motors, starters, plumbing, heating, ventilating etc; make periodic inspections of all mechanical equipment to insure correct performance, repairs & maintenance and to determine that all equipment is properly lubricated and clean. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) XH-15: Ability to do the work of a Chief Engineer, Diesel without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of an Chief Engineer Diesel without more than normal supervision. Supervising and performing work in an engine department, aboard dredge and debris vessels utilizing my knowledge of the diesel, electric, mechanical, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment, systems, dredging equipment, and auxiliary plant and machinery, and the related knowledge and skill requirements to diagnose problems and malfunctions and lead and participate in the repair, replacement, and modification of such machinery, engines, and systems - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the part, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must posses color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment. Considerable muscular effort is required in making general and technical repairs, and in walking over plant decks and up and down stairways. Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to various climatic conditions. Hazards encountered are burns, injury from moving machinery, electric shock, falls and slippery decks and possible drowning in case of accident. Must be able to pass through 18 inch man holes. May require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON DO NOT MAIL Wilmington, NC 28402 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk