About the Position: This position is temporary not to exceed 1 year with the possibility to extend up to an additional year, not to exceed April 15th of the 2nd year. Students can go on leave without pay during the school year. This position cannot be made permanent. Selectee's may fill vacancies in either the Deck Department or Engine Department. Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program.

Duties

Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: In the Deck Department, performs duties of the unlicensed ratings of the deckhand. Observes and assist Mate on watch who is engaged in navigation, dredging, and pump out operations. Performs chipping and painting duties throughout the vessel. In the Engine Department, check that machinery is working and oiled properly and perform labor work under the deck on the engines. Observes and assist the Engineer on watch who is engaged in the operations, maintenance, and repair of propulsion and dredging equipment. As directed, makes minor routine repairs and performs chipping and painting duties throughout the vessel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement and adhere to conditions of that agreement.
• Incumbent required to abide by safety rules and wear protective equipment gear.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• You must be a current student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
• Must remain in good academic standing (as defined by the institution) and provide proof upon request.
• You will be required to reside aboard the Dredge McFarland for your tour of duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education. For this internship, you must be able to work full-time when not attending classes (i.e. summers, fall and spring breaks, etc) Screen-Out: The ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Industrial Maintenance Worker) independently without more than normal supervision to include tasks such as: utilize simple hand tools; trace various malfunction indicators to locate source deficiencies; and/or perform routine maintenance on shipboard equipment. Failure to meet this Screen Out element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting Selective Placement Factors: This position requires the incumbent to possess the below licenses: Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). (Note: You must attach a copy of this valid credential to your application or it will be marked as incomplete and it will not receive any further consideration). Valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).(Note: You must attach a copy of this valid credential to your application or it will be marked as incomplete and it will not receive any further consideration). PHYSICAL EFFORT Light to moderate physical effort is exerted in performing deck and engine department work. More strenuous effort is occasionally required. WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside although outside work can be deferred during bad weather. Hazard of drowning exists in case of accident. Subject to cuts, bruises, dirt, and grease when making repairs. When working in engine room, subject to abnormal heat and load noise. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above.

Education

This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application; failure to provide transcript will result in your application being rated as incomplete. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. You must be able to work full-time when not attending classes (i.e. summers, fall and spring breaks, etc).

Education Requirements: Current enrollment or acceptance for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution seeking a degree or certificate on a full or half-time basis, as defined by the educational institution. NOTE: Attach a copy of your letter of acceptance or transcript/school documentation for verification.) Failure to do so will result in your application package being rated as incomplete.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the eligibility requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]