MARINE ELECTRICIAN
Summary
This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
07 / 21 / 2023 to 07 / 12 / 2024
Salary
$30.25 - $35.26 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WK 11
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location :
- Philadelphia, PA
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
2805 Electrician
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
Not Required
- Drug test
- Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability / Fitness
Announcement number
NEGA23467019744HDF
Control number
738483300
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
See Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
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Duties
- In this position, you will be assigned to a Class I (over 1400, c.y.) hopper dredge.
- The dredge is characterized (electrically) by units ranging from fractional HP to several hundred or, several thousand HP with the majority carrying from 240 to 720 volts.
- Makes scheduled and special operational checks of equipment to include switchboards, rheostats, relays, circuit breakers voltage regulators, dredge pump speed control system, telemotor steering system, engine order telegraph, etc.
- Observes gauges, pistons, notes unusual conditions (heating, oil or grease loss, loose fittings, broken or inoperative units, etc.
and makes repairs or adjustments as required.
- Makes periodic or special preventative maintenance checks of units.
- Listens, dismantles, observes, replaces scheduled or worn elements, lubricates, packs, repairs, etc., as indicated.
- Installs replacement or new equipment (floodlights, signals, fixtures, etc.)
- Repairs, or participates in the repair, of any electrical unit on board (motors, pumps, generators, control panels, special equipment, etc.)
- Itemizes materials and parts used. Changes instrument charts.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be willing to serve a one-year probationary period, if applicable.
- Position requires a pre-employment physical, then annually thereafter
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.
- Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol tests thereafter.
Qualifications
Who May Apply : US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;
if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Position :
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a Marine Electrician without more than normal supervision.
Your resume must demonstrate your ability to perform common maintenance duties on electrical equipment aboard a sea-going vessel such as repairing electrical equipment, using hand tools, and determining when there is an issue.
Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Job Elements : The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job :
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
- Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
- Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
- Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Trouble shooting (electrical)
Licensing / Certification (Selective Placement Factor) : In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants :
- Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential
- Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).
Note : Applicants must provide a copy of all 2 documents listed above, at time of application or your application package will be ruled as incomplete and you will not receive any further employment consideration).
Physical Efforts :
Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of the system worked on are in hard-to-reach places.
Duties require long periods of time standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment, and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions :
Work is performed primarily in closed areas with some work outside. Considerable time is spent in or adjacent to the engine room area with its attendant noise, heat, and fumes.
Works in very close places and in awkward positions. Subject to the usual electrical hazards involving shock, strain, burns, cuts, falls from ladders, and fumes and heat while working in confined quarters.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
- This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905)direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- 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.
- One year trial / probationary period may be required.
- 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 Career Field (CF) 29 - Installation Management position
- 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.
- Reasonable Accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. For further information visit : https : / / www.
opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / disability-employment / reasonable-accommodations /
Information about working aboard the Dredge McFarland :
- Regular tour of duty is 15 consecutive workdays, followed by 13 days off.
- Residence on board the dredge during the work period is a necessary condition of employment.
- While the dredge is operating, subsistence and quarters are provided free of charge.
- Transportation to and from the dredge is at the employee's expense.
- The Dredge McFARLAND is in a ready reserve status and operates on the Delaware River 70 days per year. The remainder of the year is spent on performing maintenance or periods at the Shipyard.
The Ship may also be called out to perform emergency dredging along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and be able to respond within 72 hours to get underway.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https : / / www.
opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / federal-wage-system-qualifications / #url WG-2800
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume :
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month / year to month / year or month / year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see : What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents :
- Cover Letter, optional
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of both your valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) AND a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC) with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
See : Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE : Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes / application packages to : Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 07 / 12 / 2024 to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Michael Hass
Phone
215-806-9556
Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil
Address
GA-APF-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST, PHILADELPHIA
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Next steps
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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Required Documents
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume :
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month / year to month / year or month / year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see : What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents :
- Cover Letter, optional
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of both your valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) AND a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC) with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
See : Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE : Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes / application packages to : Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 07 / 12 / 2024 to receive consideration.
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Agency contact information
Michael Hass
Phone
215-806-9556
Michael.C.Hass@usace.army.mil
Address
GA-APF-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST, PHILADELPHIA
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
07 / 21 / 2023 to 07 / 12 / 2024
Salary
$30.25 - $35.26 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WK 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location :
- Philadelphia, PA
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
2805 Electrician
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
Not Required
- Drug test
- Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability / Fitness
Announcement number
NEGA23467019744HDF
Control number
738483300
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov / job / 738483300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.
usajobs.gov will be considered.