About the Position: This position is with the United States Army Corps Engineers, Mobile District, Black Water & Tombigbee Alabama-Coosa Project, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama aboard the Motor Vessel Lawson. The incumbent will live on the vessel during the work week.

Duties

Change oil, fluids and filters in engines and generators as necessary and according to established schedules Monitor engines and generators and all accessible bearings and moving parts for proper running temperatures. Dismantle equipment in connection with cleaning, greasing and performing routine repairs and preventative maintenance Determine tools, parts, equipment and supplies needed, including proper types, sizes and materials for maintenance and repair of marine machinery

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Pre-Employment and random drug and alcohol testing is required.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations
• Work requires lifting and moving heavy items (up to 40 pounds)

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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) Marine Oiler without more than normal supervision. Applicants should document the ability to perform common mechanical practices used in diagnosing, assembly, installation, repair, or maintenance work associated with main engines, small motors, and generators. - 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 Supervision Screen OutAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical effort: Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in operating and making repairs to engines and equipment. Parts, equipment, and systems are in hard to reach places requiring the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily inside. There is some exposure to drafts, changing temperatures and noise. When working outside, incumbent is exposed to the inclement weather. Incumbent is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors. Typically the machinery worked on is dirty, oily, or greasy.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk