OILER DECKHAND.

Duties

• Follows instruction manuals for power tools such as scrapers, sanders, or brushes to prepare surfaces for paint.
• Responds to frequent and complicated changes to instructions given by superiors even when danger is involved to maintain vessel operations.
• Handles mooring lines when docking, fastening lines to mooring post or to towing bitts and over deck and dock bollards.
• Identifies defective equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Ensures deadlines are met and provide information to superiors on the progress of work and cause of delays.
• Performs general maintenance duties such as minor repair jobs, cleaning, painting and vessel upkeep.
• Assists with repair and overhaul of equipment and machinery, dismantle the main and auxiliary engines, crane engines, pumps, compressors, generators and other machinery as required.
• Oils and greases diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps, bearings, gears, shafts, and other machinery and equipment aboard the vessel.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position requires alcohol testing per ER 690-1-1218.
• This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires possession of a current, valid USCG Possess a valid Merchant Marine Credential for Ordinary Seaman/Wiper or a USCG Merchant Mariner's Document - Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) - Oiler.
• This position requires possession of a current, valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential.

Qualifications Who May Apply : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. 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

• Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees with competitive status
• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

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(n) OILER DECKHAND without more than normal supervision which includes; maintaining diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps and other shipboard machineries; operating engines and equipment to include pumps, generators, and air compressors; operating other machinery such as crane engines, winches and all deck equipment; assisting with general engine and machinery repairs aboard the vessel; performing general vessel maintenance duties; handling mooring lines when docking, fastening lines to mooring post or to towing bitts and over deck and dock bollards. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Required Conditions of Employment: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess: 1) a valid Merchant Marine Credential for Ordinary Seaman; AND 2) a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). (Note: You must attach a copy of your credentials to your application package and include the serial number, date issued and expiration date.) Please note the requirements for both a current MMC and TWIC must be in hand for consideration for an interview and a Tentative Job Offer; therefore, you must attach a copy to your application package.

If You Are Interested In Pursuing And Learning How To Acquire The MMC And TWIC Credentials, Please See The Following Sites For Additional Information

The websites for information on how to acquire the MMC and TWIC are:

MMC - https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant\_mariner\_credential/

TWIC - https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work in stretched and cramped positions.
• Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes of heat and cold and heavy rainfall. There is a danger of slipping from a vessel into water with possibility of physical injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, snow, or ice in dirty or cramped situations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• 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.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• 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
• 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.