Assistant Engineer, Diesel (DR), XH-4742-11 (61971)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Locations (City, State)

Wilmington, NC

Position Overview/Duties

Position Title: Assistant Engineer, Diesel (DR), XH-4742-11 (61971)

Series/Grade: XH-4742-1

Open Period: 3 November - 17 November

Duty Location(s): Wilmington, NC

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant Engineer aboard a Corps of Engineers Dredge. As required, stands watch that includes leaving the engine room at prescribed intervals during the watch to conduct routine inspections of all equipment spaces including dredge pump and steering gear areas. Performs the routine maintenance of all dredge equipment to ensure proper functioning and assists Chief Engineer with major repairs.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

Screen-Out Element: Ability to do the work of an Assistant Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen-out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform common maintenance, repairs and replacement of component parts.

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position may require TDY 95% of the time.
• Must hold a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer, limited, for 3000 HP or greater.
• Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from the US Coast Guard.
• Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the Currituck and Murden. This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. With limited exceptions, the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
• This position could be assigned to any of the Wilmington District Dredge Fleet. Tour of duty may be 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day; 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day; 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours a day.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program, and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.
• NOTE: This is a dual-rated position to CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL PD RL05648, XH-4742-15 and ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL PD RL306028, XH-4742-14. If requirements of the position are met, the incumbent may be paid at the dual-rate when assigned CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL or ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL duties for a complete shift.
  
  

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Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.