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Summary About the Position: Serves as First Assistant Engineer, Towboat on a large diesel powered twin screw towboat with a horsepower of 2000 HP or more and on other floating plants assigned to the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet in Louisville, KY, operating primarily upon the Western Rivers and inland waters of the U.S. Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all engine room and associated machinery, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and hydraulic/electrical/electronic systems. Responsibilities Plans detailed work schedules, shift assignments, and sequences of work operations for crew. Routinely inspects all engine room and auxiliary machinery, equipment, and systems to determine the condition, maintenance needs, and required operating repairs. Makes cost estimates and estimates materials and man hours required to accomplish repairs. Provides support to the Master Towboat and Chief Engineer in compiling annual lay-up repair, maintenance, and modification requirements. Inspects and diagnoses floating plant mechanical and control system problems and determines the repairs necessary. Determines the tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance required on the shifts and takes action to assure the arrival of supplies, parts, and equipment as needed. Prepares and maintains engine room production reports and records such as engine room logs and reports reflecting work performed, repairs made, temperature and/or gage readings, and periodic reports to Headquarters office. Instructs and trains assigned crew in the safe and efficient performance of their duties, observes the operations during execution, corrects unsafe conditions or work practices that might cause injury to employees or persons or property damage. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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) First Assistant Engineer Towboat without more than normal supervision. Performing as the Designated Duty Engineer on towing vessels of greater than 2000 HP merchant mariner credential (or greater) operating on the western rivers and/or navigable inland waterways of the U.S. Performing major and preventive maintenance on marine vessels and equipment, particularly in the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, refrigeration, ventilation, pneumatic and waste disposal systems. Know how to perform major overhauls of diesel engines, generators and drive systems of motor vessels. For XH-10: Must possess a U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Engineer's license commensurate with the type of engine room machinery and equipment, horsepower, and characteristics of the vessel to which assigned. If required to serve as Chief Engineer, must possess a chief Engineer's license. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard to reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. Life jackets are worn at all times while on deck. Education 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 Career Program (CP) 29 - Installation Management 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. 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. Retention/Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be authorized subject to agency determination that it is in the best interest of the government.