CHIEF ENGINEER

Chief Engineer 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.

Responsibilities include : Chief Engineer aboard a seagoing, automated hopper dredge. Supervise and direct the operation maintenance and repair of all engine room machinery, electrical systems, and auxiliary mechanized equipment of the dredge. Plan, lay out, and supervise daily operations. Provide recommendations for maintenance and repair, keeps Captain informed on the status of all machinery. Supervises licensed and unlicensed engineers and electricians. Establish performance requirements, approves leave, oversees timekeeping, utilization of the maintenance tracking system (FEM) and all engine room operations. Train subordinates in safe work methods and utilization of all prescribed safety equipment. Work with port engineers for long range maintenance and annual overhaul work priorities.

Qualifications : 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. The following categories are eligible : 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans, Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (Non-Army), Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Military Spouses, Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible, Postal Service / Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities, Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician, 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.

Minimum qualifications include : Must possess a current (Essayons)-United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with Chief Engineer 7200 Horsepower or higher Endorsement, or Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessel license AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) OR (Yaquina)-United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with Chief Engineer 2250 Horsepower or higher Endorsement, or Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessel license AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Working conditions include : Subject to dangers caused by extreme heat, moving machinery, hot pipes, escaping steam, slippery decks, etc., although not to the same degree as subordinate workers, who are continuously exposed to such hazards, since incumbent moves from one location to another. There may be danger in event of a collision. Incumbent works regularly in areas where noise exceeds 80 decibels. Incumbent is exposed to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. Physical effort includes : Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment. Incumbent must possess color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment, and be able to see by low visibility conditions. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition.