This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Serves as Assistant Chief Engineer on a self-propelled, sea-going, diesel powered, hopper dredge engaged in continuous 24 hours per day/7 days per week dredging activities. As the Assistant Chief Engineer, serves as senior watch stander and relieves superior of the necessity of immediately directing engine room activities during days when tours overlap. Supervises and directs the activities of 18-20 subordinate licensed and unlicensed employees engaged in the servicing, operation, maintenance, and repair of all engines, machinery, systems, and auxiliary equipment assigned to the Engine Department. Plans, schedules, lays-out, and directs both the long-term and day-to-day activities of subordinates Establishes and posts watch schedules, keeps records of employee's work hours, requests any necessary overtime, and certifies work hours for payroll Responsible for the maintenance of employee morale and discipline In the absence of the Chief Engineer, assumes responsibility for the continued management and direction of the Engine Department. Serves as the technical expert and advisor to the Master and the District staff on matters pertaining to the on-site operation, maintenance, and repair of engine room machinery and related equipment On the dredge When Chief Engineer is aboard, serves as senior watch stander and "Second in command" of the Engine Department. Is the primary point of contact for subordinate watch standers to report problems or request technical guidance or decision

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels, any Horsepower.
• Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day.
• Scheduled tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.
• Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol tests thereafter.
• Position requires taking and passing a pre-employment physical and then annually thereafter.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Assistant Chief Engineer (Diesel) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform duties such as direct a team of employees in the operations of the engine department, and/or independently perform complex repairs to engine room equipment, and/or read gauges and instruments during continuous operations and stand regular watch. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements:The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability to do the work of an Assistant Chief Engineer (Diesel) without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants: Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels, any Horsepower.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Michael Hass
• Phone: 215-806-9556
• Email: [email protected]