Hybrid Third Assistant Engineer Hopper Dredge Dual Rate chez Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

As a Third Assistant Engineer aboard a seagoing, automated hopper dredge you will:,Maintain continuous operation of all engine room machinery.,Stand regularly scheduled watches which includes routine inspection of all engineer spaces and equipment.,Observe pressure gauges. Maintain a log. Review work of Junior Engineers.,Assist Chief Engineer and other Senior Engineers with major repairs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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): for a Third Assistant Engineer -you must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Third Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower, and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).- You MUST UPLOAD your United States Coast Guard Credentials or you may be rated ineligible.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WORKING CONDITIONS Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents, and paint. PHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires moderate physical effort. 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. Incumbent must possess color and depth perception and be able to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties.

Other 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. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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(n) Utility Systems Repairing-Operating Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. You MUST UPLOAD your USCG Credentials or you may be rated ineligible. Management may promote to the full performance grade without any further competition. The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.