Description:
About the Position: Serves as Chief Engineer of a self-propelled, automated, seagoing, diesel powered hopper dredge engaged in the maintenance and improvement of harbors and channels leading form these harbors.Requirements:
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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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): Chief Engineer, WJ-4742-15, Must possess a current possess a current (Essayons)-United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with Chief Engineer 7200 Horsepower or higher Endorsement, or Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessel license AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) OR (Yaquina)-United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with Chief Engineer 2250 Horsepower or higher Endorsement, or Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessel license AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Failure to meet this screen out element will result in an ineligible rating.
WORKING CONDITIONS Subject to dangers caused by extreme heat, moving machinery, hot pipes, escaping steam, slippery decks, etc., although not to the same degree as subordinate workers, who are continuously exposed to such hazards, since incumbent moves from one location to another. There may be danger in event of a collision. Incumbent works regularly in areas where noise exceeds 80 decibels. Incumbent is exposed to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices.
PHYSICAL EFFORT Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Incumbent must possess color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment, and be able to see by low visibility conditions. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition.
Apr 29, 2024;
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usajobs.gov