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.

This position requires service aboard the Class 1 Hopper Dredge McFarland which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is home ported at the Fort Mifflin Dock in Philadelphia, PA.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

07/18/2023 to 07/12/2024

* Salary

$26.25 - $30.53 per hour

* Pay scale & grade

WK 8

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Philadelphia, PA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

10

* Job family (Series)

5334 Marine Machinery Mechanic

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

NEGA234337426760HDF

* Control number

737569900

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

* You will serve as a Marine Machinery Repairer (Drag Tender) in the Deck Department of the Hopper Dredge McFarland, performing maintenance on the equipment and machines in the Deck Department and operational duties of the ship's drag arms.

* Under supervision of a credentialed employee, services, adjusts and repairs deck machinery, including anchor windlass, drag winches, boat winches, hopper door latches, hopper jetting valves, dredge pump and DPO equipment and mooring equipment

* Operates controls for hoisting and lowering dragarms, which regulate depth at which dredging suction drag operates.

* Performs chipping and painting of vessels equipment and superstructure

* Uses mechanical, electrical and pneumatic hand tools in the maintenance or repair of equipment.

* During lay days and/or shipyard periods, stands gangway watches.

* Removes obstructions from dragheads, pipes, and pumps

* Adjusts dragarms for maximum effectiveness.

* Prevents clogging of pipes, breakage due to sideways set from wind, tide, or course change.

* Checks on maintaining lines on the vessel; makes regular rounds, checking for potential fire hazards and unsafe conditions.

* Assists with crane loading and unloading, following oral directions and hand signals.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* Must be willing to serve a one-year probationary period, if applicable.

* Position requires a pre-employment physical, then biennially thereafter and / or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program

* Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol tests thereafter.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must be willing to work an irregular work schedule of 15 days on (to include evenings, weekends and holidays), followed by 13 days off.

* Must possess a valid U.S Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential.

* Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.

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 Repairer (Drag Tender) without more than normal supervision to include: Your resume must demonstrate you have the ability to operate common shipboard tools to make minor 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:

* 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

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work on ladders requires incumbent to work overhead or in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. May lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds.

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.

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:

* Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) endorsed as an Ordinary Seaman

* Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

(Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 2 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).

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

* 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.

* 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 Material Maintenance Management- 17 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.

* Reasonable Accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. For further information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

* Benefits

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

* Cover Letter, optional

* This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your valid MMC and TWIC with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/12/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Michael Hass

Email

Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil

Address

GA-APF-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST, PHILADELPHIA

DO NOT MAIL

Philadelphia, PA 19107

US

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Next steps

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

* Cover Letter, optional

* This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your valid MMC and TWIC with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/12/2024 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Michael Hass

Email

Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil

Address

GA-APF-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST, PHILADELPHIA

DO NOT MAIL

Philadelphia, PA 19107

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

07/18/2023 to 07/12/2024

* Salary

$26.25 - $30.53 per hour

* Pay scale & grade

WK 8

* Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Philadelphia, PA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

10

* Job family (Series)

5334 Marine Machinery Mechanic

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

NEGA234337426760HDF

* Control number

737569900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/737569900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.