Chief Engineer - Portland, United States - US Army Corps of Engineers

Description

Summary 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.

Responsibilities Chief Engineer aboard a seagoing, automated hopper dredge.

Supervise and Direct the operation maintenance and repair of all engine room machinery, electrical systems, and auxiliary mechanized equipment of the dredge.

Plan, lay out, and supervise daily operations. Provide recommendations for maintenance and repair, keeps Captain informed on the status of all machinery. Supervises licensed and unlicensed engineers and electricians. Establish performance requirements, approves leave, oversees timekeeping, utilization of the maintenance tracking system (FEM) and all engine room operations. Train subordinates in safe work methods and utilization of all prescribed safety equipment. Work with port engineers for long range maintenance and annual overhaul work priorities.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 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 , 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.

Education 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.

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.

You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).

If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.

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. This is a Career Program (CP) 2- Installation Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 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.

The following incentives MAY be authorized to a highly qualified candidate:
Student Loan Repayment, Relocation, Recruitment, Advanced In Hire and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.