ASSISTANT ENGINEER, DIESEL (DR), XH-4742-11 (39040)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District seeks an Assistant Engineer, Diesel aboard a dredge operating along Atlantic, Gulf Coasts and Caribbean waters. Candidate must hold applicable U.S.

Coast Guard licenses and STCW, with TWIC credentials and willingness to travel and live aboard as required. The role includes performing routine engine room duties, supervising inspections, maintaining dredge equipment, and assisting the Chief Engineer with major repairs.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: United States
• Selective Service registration for certain applicants
• Licenses and credentials: U.S. Coast Guard license for designated engineer, STCW, and TWIC
• Willingness to TDY and live aboard vessels as required

Responsibilities

• Operate and stand watches aboard the dredge, perform routine inspections of equipment spaces
• Maintain dredge equipment and assist Chief Engineer with major repairs
• Abide by safety, security, and operational procedures while deployed aboard vessels

Skills

Dredge operation

Mechanical maintenance

Inspect equipment

Teamwork

Tools

TWIC

STCW

Coast Guard license

Job description

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Locations (City, State)

Wilmington, NC

Position Overview/Duties

Position Title: ASSISTANT ENGINEER, DIESEL (DR), XH-4742-11 (39040)

Series/Grade: XH-4742-11

Open Period: 13 October - 27 October 2026

Duty Location(s): Wilmington, NC

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant Engineer aboard a Corps of Engineers Dredge. As required, stands watches that includes leaving the engine room at prescribed intervals during the watch to conduct routine inspections of all equipment spaces including dredge pump, and steering gear areas.

Performs the routine and maintenance of all dredge equipment to ensure proper functioning; and assists Chief Engineer with major repairs.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY

WHO MAY APPLY:

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, repromotion to a grade previously held on a permanent basis, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Screen-Out Element:

Ability to do the work of a Assistant Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform common maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts.

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Hiring incentives such as a relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• This position may require TDY 95% of the time.
• License requirement: Must hold a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Designated Duty Engineer of at least 1,000 horsepower. Within 48 months of assignment to this position, employee is responsible to acquire a U.S. Coast Guard license for Chief Engineer, limited, for 2000 HP or greater. Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from the US Coast Guard.
• Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the Murden. This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic, Gulf Coasts, and Caribbean waters. With limited exceptions, the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station. Crew members are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.
• Tour of duty may be 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per day; 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day; 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day; 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours a day.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.
• Most possess and maintain a civilian's drivers license.
• NOTE: This is a dual-rated position to CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL PD RL405648, XH-4742-15 and ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL PD RL306028, XH-4742-14. If requirements of the position are met, the incumbent may be paid at the dual rate when assigned CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL or ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, DIESEL duties for a complete shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

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Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.