Summary This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities You will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) performing mechanical work involved in servicing, adjustments, and repair of machinery in the engine department spaces and shared equipment on floating plant and elsewhere as directed. Use mechanical, electrical and pneumatic hand tools and various types of measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and tachometers) in the maintenance or repair of equipment. Maintain and make repairs and alterations to all plumbing on the dredge; clears clogged lines, repairs or replaces leaking lines, leaking valves, leaky faucets, etc., cuts and threads pipe, installs new equipment and performs general plumbing work. Maintain and make necessary repairs or alterations to ship's heating system, ship's refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Performs maintenance and repair on refrigerators, freezers, dishwasher and other galley equipment. Perform maintenance and repair on dredging equipment such as: packing valves, pumps, and bottom door glands; disassembly and repair, or replacement of hydraulic cylinders; and crimping and replacement of hydraulic hoses, etc. Perform light welding duties, light machining and fabricates metal items for all types of equipment. Perform continual checks of lubrication of systems on operating equipment. Checks and records levels, temperatures and pressures and makes necessary corrections. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 Element): Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform duties such as repairing and maintaining engine room equipment, ensuring equipment is properly lubricated at all times, and performing common checks using tools and measuring devices to trace problems and make repairs. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble shooting Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants: Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Qualified Member of the Engine Department-Oiler OR Qualified Member of the Engine Department-Any: and Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC); and Must possess a valid Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping. (Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 3 documents listed above, at time of application or your application package will be ruled as incomplete and you will not receive any further employment consideration). Physical Efforts: Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending, working in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. Must exercise moderate to heavy physical effort. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; and is performed in cramped quarters. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes and infections. Working Conditions: Works primarily aboard a Hopper dredge, but may at times work on other Army Corps vessels, barges, launches. Worker is frequently exposed to above normal temperatures and noise levels, confined spaces, and the danger of falling on slippery decks, etc. When assisting in repairs, there is danger of cuts, bruises, electric shock, and broken bones. Danger of drowning exists. Subject to dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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. 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. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Working on the Hopper Dredge McFarland: The McFarland is in a ready reserve status and operates on the Delaware River 70 days per year. The remainder of the year is spent on performing maintenance or periods at the shipyard. The ship may also be called out to perform emergency dredging along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Regular tour of duty is 15 consecutive work days, followed by 13 days off. Residence on board the dredge during the work period is a necessary condition of employment. While the dredge is operating, subsistence and quarters are provided free of charge. Transportation to and from the dredge is at the employee's expense. When the dredge is operating in the Delaware River, access to and from Philadelphia International Airport is minutes from the Ships Home Dock which is located at the Fort Mifflin Project Office. Access from major roads is also within minutes (I-95 & I-76). Parking is provided at the Fort Mifflin field office for all Crew Members.