1st Asst Engineer PLD CL 1

Summary

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: Serves as 1st Assistant Engineer on a Class I diesel/electric powered pipeline dredge. The principal assistant to the Chief engineer in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all engineer room systems.

Duties

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• Instruct and/or train subordinates in procedures and observe their work for accuracy and compliance with instructions.
• Instruct and/or train subordinates in the safe and efficient performance of their duties.
• Supervise shift crew in oiling, cleaning, painting, adjusting and/or repairs.
• Make regular and/or periodic inspections of all machinery to determine the operating condition and the need for maintenance and/or repairs.
• Accomplish repairs such as replacing bearings and/or castings; repairing fuel lines and/or grinding valves; replacing cylinders, pistons, and/or shears in auxiliary pumps and machinery; and removing and/or replacing complete assemblies.
• Responsible for the effective and/or continuous operation of all mechanical and/or electrical equipment aboard the dredge.
• Observe gages to determine the proper functioning of machinery.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• During layup periods may be assigned to other essential work in the District depending on the needs of the organization.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment and random drug testing required.
• Work schedules and shifts may vary.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position requires a valid Driver's License.
• This position requires possession of a U.S. Coast Guard Chief and 1st Assistant Engineer's license.

Qualifications

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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): Ability to do the work of a(n) 1st Asst Engineer PLD CL 1 without more than normal supervision. Operating, maintaining, and repairing an engine room and associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and/or electrical systems; standing regular watch on a diesel/electric pipeline dredge; and advising Chief Engineer and taking corrective action in accordance with instructions provided. - 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, climb and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh 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 attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, an crank case explosion.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: ;br>
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.
• 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 Career Program (CP) - 29 position.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
• 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 MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Incentives may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is 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 ;/li>
• This position is dual rated to the position of Chief Engineer, Pipeline Dredge, Class I, XH-4742-16, on an as needed basis as determined by management.
• This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This particular announcement will be utilizing Expedited Referral Process. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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