Third Assistant Engineer Diesel

Job description

Summary About the Position: Stands regular scheduled watches in the central control monitor room of the engine room located on a diesel powered, Seagoing Hopper Dredge.

Responsibilities Operate all engine room machinery on a diesel-powered seagoing hopper dredge.

Observe and operate pressure and temperature gauges.

Inspect all operating machinery to insure proper functioning.

Maintain central control of the engine room.

Start, stop and adjust engine room equipment.

Maintain log of operations.

Indicate abnormal alarms in the engine room.

Requirements Conditions of Employment 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.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans 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) Third Assistant Engineer Diesel ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform common routine repairs or assisting the Chief Engineer and other senior engineers with the major repairs 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 Out Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves standing, climbing, bending in occasionally cramped and awkward positions.

Frequently handles objects weighing from 5 to 40 pounds and occasionally objects over 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to live aboard the Dredge WHEELER during his/her tour of duty, which will generally be 2 weeks on duty/2 weeks off duty.

Normal shift is 12 hour days with shift work.

Due to the working schedule on the WHEELER, it is not a requirement to live locally, but it would be advantageous to the employee to avoid travel expenses as the Corps of Engineers does not pay transportation to and from the vessel.

Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

The work environment involves considerable risk from potentially dangerous situations, including exposure to high voltage and working aboard a ship which at times could be exposed to rough seas which may create a potential personal risk.

There is exposure to cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones and dangers of slipping from ladders and work stands Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

One-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

This is a Career Program (CP) 29 position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.

For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

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