General Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

Full Job Description

This position is in the Division of Maintenance and Repair, Office of Ship Operations.

The employee is assigned as the Type Desk for a number of RRF ships and may also be assigned program management duties for one or more of the RRF special programs.

The employee will participate in vessel activation and deactivation events and engage in maintenance and repair activities.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education and/or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience collecting data related to Ship operational performance and maintenance.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:' Experience working with or administering preventative maintenance programs.

Experience maintaining or auditing ship logbooks for a Safety Management System. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience interacting with the United States Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping for inspections or audits.

Experience writing technical specifications of work and engineering procedures. Experience working with Fleet Management software.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-13 level; you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Manages Resources - Select, acquire, store, and distribute resources such as materials, equipment, or money.

Review and track execution of business plans and request for additional funds.

Written Communication - Recognize or use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produce written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Planning and Evaluating - Organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitor progress and evaluates outcomes.

Self-Management - Set well-defined and realistic personal goals; display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrate responsible behavior; keep supervisors aware of all work.

For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a General Engineer, you will: Serve as the Type Desk for assigned RRF ships. Maintain a working knowledge of vessel characteristics, capabilities, and operations performance.

Serve as the Program Manager for assigned RRF Special Program Ships.

Maintain a current working knowledge of all facets of the equipment, systems, and operating characteristics associated with the particular program.

Provide engineering advice and assistance to Division personnel engaged in maintenance, repair, modification, and operational capabilities and limitations of vessel equipment and/or systems.

Prepare the procedures, criteria, and specifications for vessel maintenance and repair operations.

Maintain liaison with other offices of the Maritime Administration, federal government, and appropriate regulatory bodies relative to furnishing technical engineering advice.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Marine Engineering as related to ships operation, repairs, and life extension.

Mandatory to have familiarity with United States Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations.

Experience using vessel fleet management software as applying to vessel operation and maintenance is required.