About the Position: Serves as Chief Engineer aboard a diesel propelled vessel (65 feet and over) up to 4000 horsepower and traveling on up to near coastal routes. Responsible for the safe operation of all shipboard engineering systems.

Duties

Operates diesel engines, electric generators or capstan engines, emergency plant and other auxiliary power engines. Maintains systems to propel, maneuver, and maintain vessel that also involves hydraulic systems, pumps, winch, lights, heating plant, etcetera. Keeps constant check on temperature, oil pressure, fresh water, and other operational issues that insure correct pressures, proper regulation and operation, and to foresee need of repair and maintenance of equipment. Performs repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery in connection with engine room with exception of repairs requiring machine-work or major shipyard work. properly oiled and greased. Oversees all machinery and equipment is properly oiled and greased. Inspects machinery and engine rooms when repairs necessitate plant to go to shipyard, or when U.S. Coast Guard and/or American Bureau of Shipping inspections are required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• This position is subject to recall in the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) to support mission operations.
• This position requires work in an engine room and on deck when the vessel in at the dock or underway, under abnormal temperatures and unusual and loud noises with danger of injury.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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 a(n) Chief Engineer Diesel to provide production support services. You must demonstrate through your resume that you have the ability to perform common vessel tasks such as keep constant check on temperature, oil pressure, fresh water, etc., to ensure correct pressures, proper regulation, and operation, etc., and to foresee need of repair and maintenance of equipment; and requisition materials, supplies, and repair parts. Ensure spare parts are in stock to avoid down time and responsible for all regulatory inspections of engineering plant and 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. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Selective Placement Factor (SPF): A selective placement factor is a requirement of the position that must be met prior to an individual being placed in the position. There are two SPFs below that you must provide proof of having at time of application. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application packet. You must attach your documentation showing that you possess these two documents and they are active. SPF 1. This position requires the possession of a current, valid United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credential of Designated Duty Engineer of Vessels Less Than 500 Gross Tons/4000 HP/3000 kW. SPF 2. This position requires the possession of a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application packet. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Provide Production Support ServicesAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk