This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the US Army Engineer District, Operations Division, Revetment Section, Motor Vessel Mississippi. Duty location is wherever the Motor Vessel Benyaurd is located.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 lead or supervise as a(n) Chief Engineer Diesel Towboat. Diagnose problems and malfunctions and participating in the repair, replacement, and modification of such machinery, engines, and systems. I have some knowledge of the vessel diesel, electric, mechanical, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment, systems, and auxiliary plant and machinery. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 weighs up to 40 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
Plan work, arrange schedules, and assign men to regular shifts and particular duties.
Has responsibility for the operation, maintenance, care, and repair of all engine room machinery and equipment.
Care and security of tools and equipment in engine room.
Serve as Chief Engineer on a twin-screw diesel powered towboat.