Third Assistant Engineer Diesel

Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Stands regular scheduled watches in the central control monitor room of the engine room located on a diesel powered, Seagoing Hopper Dredge.

May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.

• Operate all engine room machinery on a diesel-powered seagoing hopper dredge.
• Observe and operate pressure and temperature gauges.
• Inspect all operating machinery to insure proper functioning.
• Maintain central control of the engine room.
• Start, stop and adjust engine room equipment.
• Maintain log of operations.
• Indicate abnormal alarms in the engine room.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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.
• Possess a U S Coast Guard license as 3rd Assistant Engineer for motor vessels with no horsepower limitation, or a higher license.
• Shift work is required.
• Must be physically able to do relatively heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
• 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.
• This position requires pre-employment and annual physical medical examination.