Summary About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG245639868815 Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Stands a regular engine room watch aboard a diesel powered towboat. Performs repair and maintenance of engines, drive trains and mechanical components on a variety of floating and mobile equipment. Removes engines or power packs from the vessels. Completely disassembles engines; V-engine, L-engine, and opposed engine; and gas or multi-fuel determining the extent of repair and/or rebuild, i.e., grind valves, hone cylinders, and bearings. Diagnoses and repairs all types of failure in electrical systems (12 and 24 volts) using various devices and testing equipment. Repairs and replaces wiring; removes, tests, repairs and replaces defective assemblies and parts, i.e.; line switches relays, and etc.; repairs and adjusts controls, i.e., voltage control units, current controls, series switches, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Physical Support Br, Nav Section, Motor Vessel Grugett, Memphis, TN 38103. Duty location is Ensley Engineering Yard. Work schedule: This position requires frequent mandatory overtime and weekend work, and occasional shift work. During towing season the work schedule is 12 hour shifts. During Lay-up work schedule is 40 hours a week. 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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) Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Completely disassembles engines, using various devices and testing equipment; Repairs and adjusts power and mechanical steering systems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Work is frequently performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions. There is frequent climbing, standing, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds by individuals and of greater weights with assistance. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. Subject to dangers of flammable fuels, exhaust fumes and gases, metal chipping and grinding, moving machinery, slippery decks, and hazards attending movement of floating plant. Education Additional Information Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 5 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 5 years will need to apply to Announcement #CERG245639868815 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/823865500 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 period may be required. 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) Logistics 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. 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. Performs all duties aboard the M/V Grugett and any associated floating plant attached to the vessel, such as a crane barge. Will be assigned emergency duties as specified in the vessel Safety Plan. These duties may require the performance of fire fighting and/or rescuing of people endangered by fire or other emergency. This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing" or a Memorandum of Understanding.