Who May Apply: US Citizens
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.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Assistant Engineer TUG Class I without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Experience as a ASSISTANT ENGINEER, TUG CLASS I on a diesel powered seagoing tugboat over 65ft long with a 2000 horsepower main engine or more, along with other smaller diesel engines serving in other capacities. Responsible for planning work in accordance with standard procedures, directives, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations and marine requirements. Responsible for performing checks and inspections of seagoing tugs main engine and various other mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems onboard while in operation. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on or ahead of schedule to ensure the tug is in a ready to sail, safe, clean, and in orderly condition, during the navigation season. Performs repairs to the tugs various machinery, equipment, engine rooms and all floating plant vessels. Periodically required to assist in troubleshooting problems and making repairs aboard survey vessels and the various vessels that make up the entire floating plant operations to include a tugboats, derrick boats, barges, and launches.
- PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work requires walking, bending, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to repair machinery, handling lines, and any other assigned duties. Moderate physical effort is exerted in accomplishing tasks. Incumbent is subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 lbs.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: The majority of duties are performed in engine room aboard floating plant. The engine room, where the incumbent works is usually noisy, hot, and may be exposed to fumes from the oil and lubricants used; danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery and electrical shock. Space is usually limited and when making repairs and adjustments to engines and machinery may be forced to work in cramped positions. Work may be performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions such as rain and or snow, temperature extremes both hot and cold, risk of falling overboard, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. PPE is always utilized while working.
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.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This is a(n) 29 Career Field position.
- 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.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- 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.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- 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.
- Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized, subject to provisions. Will require service agreement.