Military Sealift Command Deck Engineer Machinist

JOB DETAILS:

Military Sealift Command Deck Engineer Machinist

Open to all qualified United States Citizens who are currently not employed with Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC) as civil service marine employees (CIVMAR) in a permanent status appointment.

The Deck Engineer Machinist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating deck machinery, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) machinery, and material handling equipment. This includes but is not limited to the hydraulic systems, cargo fluid systems (piping and pneumatic systems), internal combustion engines, material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.), cargo handling equipment (cranes, booms, winches, etc.), ship's boats including engines, associated machinery, davits and winches, hull structure (bulkheads, decks, bulwarks, railings), mooring machinery and UNREP machinery.

The Deck Engineer Machinist must also be proficient in the use of machine shop equipment (lathes, milling machines, drill presses, arbor presses, etc.), hand tools, hand held power tools, burning, brazing, and welding procedures (Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing systems, carbon arc, stick welding) and welding systems. The incumbent will assist, observe and perform "Quality Assurance" on work done by shipyard or other shore side repair personnel, as directed. The incumbent must be proficient in the performance of fire, boat, and damage control drills, taking initiative to perform emergency drills as required. The Deck Engineer Machinist is directly responsible to the First Assistant Engineer and works under the supervision of the Second Assistant Engineer (Cargo).

Must be a United States Citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess:

1. A current U. S. Passport with a minimum of 7 months remaining of expiration date,

2. A current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) with a minimum of 10 months remaining of expiration date with the following endorsement(s): Deck Engineer or Machinist or "QMED (Any Unlicensed Rating in Engine Department).

3. Must submit a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card with a minimum of 10 months remaining of expiration date, or must submit receipt of TWIC card application and payment.

Positions are available in:

To Apply: Candidates for this announcement must submit the following:

1. A completed, signed and dated Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) to include social security number, US Citizenship, veterans preference and previous federal employment. For forms visit www.sealiftcommand.com.

2. A completed, signed and dated Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306), including Applicant's Statement of Selective Service Registration Status. For Selective Service information, visit www.sss.gov.

3. A front and back copy of your current Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and TWIC with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

4. A front and back copy of your current U. S. Coast Guard license, and/or STCW certificate with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date, if applicable.

5. A current U. S. Passport with a minimum of seven months remaining of expiration date.

6. A copy of professional certificates as applicable for this position.

7. If you are a current or prior federal government employee, you must include a copy of a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your government service.

8. You must provide a copy of Certificate of Discharge (DD214, Member Copy 4) if you served in the U.S. Military Service. If you are claiming 10 points or higher veteran's preference, you must provide supporting documentation such as, a completed Application for Preference (SF-15).

(http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Additional information on Veterans' Preference is available at www.opm.gov/veterans.

Candidates are highly encouraged to submit the following:

1. Responses to the job-related factors (KSA's) identified in the Evaluation Criteria above

2. Performance Evaluations and training certificates applicable to the position you are applying to

All applications and supporting documents will become the property of MSFSC, and will not be returned to the applicant once submitted. Applicants are encouraged to make copies of all documentation prior to submission.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, reprisal or any other non-merit factors. The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Determinations of whether an accommodation is appropriate shall be made by the agency as soon as practicable, after the initial application process and shall be made with regard to all applicable statutes and regulations.