Full Performance Marine Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is in the Office of Marine Services. You will be responsible to the Vessel Master and/or Deputy Vessel Master for the operating condition of the Corporation’s floating plants/vessels. You will serve as Assistant Engineer aboard tugs, corporation work boats, and other floating plant equipment. 

Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.

To qualify for the WG-09; although this position does not require an U.S. Coast Guard Credential and applicable endorsements upon hire, applicant must be eligible for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Medical Certificate, and USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Full performance of this position requires and maintains a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Designated Duty Engineer of Motor (DDE – 4000 HP / 3000kW); and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 30 months upon being formally appointed to the position. Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal. 

To qualify for the WG-10, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following:

• Ability to do the work of Marine Machinery Mechanic (Assistant Engineer WG- 5334-10) without more than normal supervision.

You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Designated Duty Engineer of Motor (DDE – 4000 HP / 3000kW) and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Full performance of this position requires a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Assistant Engineer (Limited) of Motor; and a rating of endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 18 months upon being formally appointed to the position. Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal. 

To qualify for the WG-11, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following:

• Ability to do the work of Marine Machinery Mechanic (Assistant Engineer WG-5334-11) without more than normal supervision.

You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Assistant Engineer (Limited) of Motor and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Full performance of this position requires a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Chief Engineer (Limited) of Motor; and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 24 months upon being formally appointed to the position.  Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal. 

Your application will also be rated on the following job elements:

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes blueprinting reading).
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools & Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials.
• Troubleshooting 

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).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.