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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Port Engineer working in an office environment or at a repair facility as a special assistant to the Section Chief, filling in for Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers aboard Floating Plant on a regular and recurring basis. Responsibilities Serves as Port Engineer working in an office environment or at a repair facility as a special assistant to the Chief, filling in for Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers aboard Floating Plant on a regular and recurring basis. Serves as Technical Expert for Floating Plant maintenance, routinely serving as Chief Engineer aboard Plant to investigate mechanical problems and develop possible solutions with vessel officers. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative on contracts for shipyard repairs, construction of replacement parts, and service contracts. Compiles and submits recommendations for all mechanical and electrical overhauls and repairs required to keep the vessel in first-class operating condition. Directs Marine Oiler and other personnel in Engine Department engaged in oiling, greasing, operating, and repairing machinery and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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) XH-15: Ability to do the work of a Chief Engineer, Diesel without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of an Chief Engineer Diesel without more than normal supervision. Supervising and performing work in an engine department, aboard dredge and debris vessels utilizing my knowledge of the diesel, electric, mechanical, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment, systems, dredging equipment, and auxiliary plant and machinery, and the related knowledge and skill requirements to diagnose problems and malfunctions and lead and participate in the repair, replacement, and modification of such machinery, engines, and systems - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the part, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must posses color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment. Considerable muscular effort is required in making general and technical repairs, and in walking over plant decks and up and down stairways. Work is performed inside and outside, subjecting employee to various climatic conditions. Hazards encountered are burns, injury from moving machinery, electric shock, falls and slippery decks and possible drowning in case of accident. Must be able to pass through 18 inch man holes. May require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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(n) Installation Management 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. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive May be authorized.