Assistant Engineer, Diesel; Dr), Xh

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Wilmington, NC

Position Title:

ASSISTANT ENGINEER, DIESEL (DR), XH-4742-11 (39040)

Series/Grade: XH-4742-11

Open Period: 13 October - 27 October 2026

Duty Location(s):
Wilmington, NC

Serves as Assistant Engineer aboard a Corps of Engineers Dredge. As required, stands watches that includes leaving the engine room at prescribed intervals during the watch to conduct routine inspections of all equipment spaces including dredge pump, and steering gear areas.

Performs the routine and maintenance of all dredge equipment to ensure proper functioning; and assists Chief Engineer with major repairs.

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, repromotion to a grade previously held on a permanent basis, details, and deployment opportunities.

Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Ability to do the work of a Assistant Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform common maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts.

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Hiring incentives such as a relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• This position may require TDY 95% of the time.
• License requirement:
  Must hold a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Designated Duty Engineer of at least 1,000 horsepower. Within 48 months of assignment to this position, employee is responsible to acquire a U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer, limited, for 2000 HP or greater. Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from the US Coast Guard.
• Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the Murden. This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic, Gulf Coasts, and Caribbean waters. With limited exceptions, the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
• Tour of duty may be 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day; 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day; 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours a day.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• 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. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified…