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: This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Navigation Branch, Motor Vessel Grugett, Memphis, TN 38103. Duty location is Ensley Engineer Yard.

Duties

Maintains continuous operating efficiency to prevent damage to machinery. Makes regular and periodic inspections by visual and auditory means of all machinery to determine the operating condition and the need for maintenance and repairs. Controls the operation of heating, refrigeration, and plumbing systems by manipulating necessary winches, throttles, and switches. Checks and controls the quantity of fuel, oil, and water furnished for proper operation of the vessel machinery. Checks and controls the operation of heating, refrigeration, plumbing, waste disposal/treatment, and water supply systems noting any unusual or abnormal conditions and determines the causes and remedial action necessary. Checks all water systems to ensure proper chlorination in drinking water and proper chemicals for sedimentation and other purposes. Participates in major repairs and maintenance of the vessel Discusses feasibility of repairs and methods and procedures to be followed by crews on watch. Operates forklifts on uneven conditions to unload vehicles and move materials in outside storage yards. Operates cranes up to 20-ton capacity, which requires hand, eye and foot coordination.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Engineer's license commensurate with the type of engine room machinery and equipment, horsepower, and characteristics of the vessel to which assigned. (MUST ATTACH TO APPLICATION)
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening and random drug and alcohol test screenings thereafter.
• This position requires lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• See Additional Information Section for additional conditions of employment

Qualifications

Work Schedule: This position requires frequent mandatory overtime and weekend work, and occasional shift work. During towing season, the work schedule is 12 hour shifts. During lay-up the work schedule is 40 hours a week. 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. 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. XH-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) First Assistant Engineer, Towboat (DR) without more than normal supervision. Standing a regular watch and is responsible for the engine room work activities during that shift; diagnose problems and malfunctions; 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. NOTE: This position is dual-rated to the position of Chief Engineer Towboat, XH-4742-14. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast guard License / Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of this position during the absence of the Chief Engineer in a dual-rated capacity. If required to serve as Chief Engineer, must possess a Chief Engineer's license. XH-9 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) First Assistant Engineer, Towboat without more than normal supervision. Standing a regular watch and is responsible for the engine room work activities during that shift and diagnose problems and malfunctions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. A life jacket is worn at all times while on deck. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk