About the Position: Serves as Chief Engineer on a large diesel powered twin screw towboat with a horsepower of 2000 HP or more and on other floating plants assigned to the Light Fleet Sections of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet in Old Hickory, TN, operating primarily upon the Western Rivers and inland waters of the U.S. Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all engine room and associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and hydraulic/electrical/electronic systems.

Duties

Routinely inspects all engine room and auxiliary machinery, equipment, and systems to determine the condition, maintenance needs, and required operating repairs. Plans detailed work schedules, shift assignments, and sequences of work operations for crew. Makes cost estimates and estimates materials and man hours required to accomplish repairs. Provides support to the Master Towboat in compiling annual lay-up repair, maintenance, and modification requirements. Inspects and diagnoses floating plant mechanical and control system problems and determines the repairs necessary. Determines the tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance required on the shifts and takes action to assure the arrival of supplies, parts, and equipment as needed. Prepares and maintains engine room production reports and records such as engine room logs and reports reflecting work performed, repairs made, temperature and/or gage readings, and periodic reports to Headquarters office. Instructs and trains assigned crew in the safe and efficient performance of their duties, observes the operations during execution, corrects unsafe conditions or work practices that might cause injury to employees or persons or property damage.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Pre-employment and annual physical are required.
• Pre-employment and annual drug testing are required.
• For HX-14 grade level: Position requires a US Coast Guard Chief Engineer's license commensurate with the type of engine room machinery and equipment, horsepower, and characteristics of the vessel to which assigned.

Qualifications

If you do not meet one of the eligibility requirements under "Who May Apply", please apply on announcement number CERE244909865852HW which are open to all U.S. citizens. 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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) Chief Engineer Towboat without more than normal supervision. Performing as the Chief Engineer on towing vessels of greater than 2000 HP while holding a valid U.S. Coast Guard Designated Duty Engineer 4000 HP (DDE 4000 HP) merchant mariner credential (or greater) operating on the western rivers and/or navigable inland waterways of the U.S. Performing major and preventive maintenance on marine vessels and equipment, particularly in the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, refrigeration, ventilation, pneumatic and waste disposal systems. Performing major overhauls of diesel engines, generators and drive systems of motor vessels. - 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 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)USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK) PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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, crawl, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: 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. Life jackets are worn at all times while on deck.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON DO NOT MAIL Huntington, WV 25701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk