Marine Equipment Repairer/Operator (Dual Rate)

Job Overview

This is a Standing Register [Open Continuous] Job Announcement using a Direct Hire Authority 5 U. S. C. 9905, dated 12/22/2023 that is expected to be used to fill full time positions when requested.

The initial cut-off for referral consideration is 10/30/2025; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be considered as additional vacancies become available.

Job Description

Referrals will be pulled as needed by management. About the Position: This position is aboard a hopper dredge. The Portland District's hopper dredges Yaquina and Essayons, work to ensure a safe "highway" for ships and other vessels.

The hopper dredge is a specialized sea-going vessel designed to dredge and transport dredged material from ocean bars, fast flowing rivers and isolated harbors to open-water disposal areas.

USACE offers a team-inspiring and collaborative work environment; providing challenging and rewarding careers across a variety of disciplines. We rely on leaders with vision, creativity, and programmatic and technical expertise to lead us into the future.

Align your talents with your passion and find out why the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is a great place to work! 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Referrals will be pulled as needed by management.
• We rely on leaders with vision, creativity, and programmatic and technical expertise to lead us into the future.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be ale to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties.
• Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform these duties on an intermittent, dual-rated capacity.
• You will work under the general supervision of the engineer on watch.,You will oil and grease all machinery.,You will monitor all machinery on regular rounds.,You will check bilges and operate bilge pumps.,You will operate manifold switch oil level from one tank to another.,You will assist in making repairs to diesel engines.,You will conduct routine maintenance of diesel propulsion system, pumping and auxiliary systems ventilation controls auxiliary engines, automatic control consoles, sanitary and lubrication systems.

Required Skills and 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.
• 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 Marine Equipment Repairer/Operator (Dual Rate) without more than normal supervision.
• You must possess a current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) with a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with Oiler's Rating or higher -AND- a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as Portland, Oregon. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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