Engineer (Diesel)

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

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Diesel Engineer to operate a 85'×30' towboat (2560 HP) for towing, snagging, dredging, and channel maintenance. You will work under the towboat supervisor with assigned duties on MV Strong.

Requirements include citizenship, pre-employment selective service certification, a 1-year probation, direct deposit, and eligibility under DoD referral. A Class A CDL is required within 2 years. Expedited referral may apply.

Qualifications

• Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for DoD personnel.

Responsibilities

• Diesel Engineer on a 85'×30' towboat with 2560 HP, performing towing, snagging, dredging, and channel maintenance.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties
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 a Diesel Engineer on a 85'X30' 2560 HP diesel powered towboat engaged in towing, snagging, dredging, and channel maintenance, lock and dam maintenance, and normal or emergency operations. Works under the supervision of the towboat supervisor. NOTE: Assigned to MV Strong.

Announcement Type
USAJOBS
Position Type
Permanent
Locations (City, State)
Monroe, LA
Position Overview/Duties
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 a Diesel Engineer on a 85'X30' 2560 HP diesel powered towboat engaged in towing, snagging, dredging, and channel maintenance, lock and dam maintenance, and normal or emergency operations. Works under the supervision of the towboat supervisor. NOTE: Assigned to MV Strong.

Other Conditions And Requirements
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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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(n) 29-Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate. 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. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position is covered by the MEBA bargaining unit. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. Incumbent will be assigned to MV Strong. Incumbent must possess, or obtain within 2 years, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license. This particular announcement will be utilizing Expedited Referral Process. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made.