First Assistant Engineer; D

OMAO-SHIPS-1AE-2023-EX-004

January 20, 2025 to October 31, 2025

WM

9932-01/10

Excepted Service

Open to all qualified United States citizens. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

BASE SALARY does NOT reflect Overtime.

Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. OMAO is authorizing a Recruitment Bonus up to $10,000.00 for eligible applicants for a two (2) year service commitment.

The Referral Bonus is only available to eligible NOAA employees.

The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment; the economical use of consumable supplies, stores and spare parts; the cleanliness and proper condition of all spaces under the jurisdiction of the engine department; and the conduct and efficient administration of the NOAA Lockout/Tag out program. Serves as the department Team Lead;

assigns and directs work of department personnel; assists the Chief Engineer in managing the administration and performance of engine department personnel; assumes the duties of the Chief Engineer on an emergency basis in his/her absence or incapacitation. Incumbent must be familiar with the rules, regulations, and special programs (lube oil analysis, water treatment, electrical safety, heat stress, sewage handling, refrigerant handling and gas free engineering).

Incumbent is required to participate and develop proficiency in the performance of shipboard engineering, fire and collision drills. Incumbent will carry out instructions safely and efficiently, and takes the initiative to perform all duties in compliance with the Chief Engineer’s standing orders.

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

As a conditional of employment, your position will be a Mixed Tour position. Mixed Tour of duty is a combination of full time, part time and intermittent work schedules which allows the best utilization of resources based on the work requirements of the organization. You will be required to sign a Mixed Tour Agreement.

Once selected, you may be sent to any vessel nationwide. There is no guarantee that you will be assigned to any particular vessel or geographic location, however, your duty location will be determined by your home of record or ship’s home port. Duty locations are Norfolk, VA;
Charleston, SC;
Woods Hole, MA;
Pascagoula, MS;
Newport, OR;
Kodiak, AK;
Ketchikan, AK;
San Diego, CA;
Honolulu, HI;
Newport, RI;
New Castle, NH.

Salary will be determined by locality and class of vessel.

A two-year Trial period may be required.

Applicant must be able to obtain and hold a US Passport.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Applicant must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age.

Must be suitable for Federal employment.

Physical requirements in accordance with OMAO Medical Policy. USCG Medical Clearance examinations are required to include a pre-placement examination(s) as a condition of employment per OMAO policy. Position is subject to Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). drug testing.

Employee must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for the First Assistant Engineer position. Position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive.

Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training courses.

Be ready, willing, and able to physically perform the duties of this position.

Be ready,…