Oiler-Deckhand (DR)

• Oiler-Deckhand aboard powered vessels displacing up to 1600 tons engaged in waterway maintenance.
• Primary duty is in engine room with secondary duty as deckhand when needed.
• Oils and greases diesel engines electric motors generators pumps bearings gears shafts and other machinery and equipment aboard the vessel.
• Under direction of Master or Engineer operates main engine end auxiliary equipment including pumps generators air compressors and other machinery such as winches or small auxiliary engines including all deck equipment.
• Performs general vessel maintenance duties.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to undergo a pre-employment Drug test and sign a DA Form 7412 Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• Within six months of assignment to this position must be licensed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less.
• Living aboard vessels is a condition of employment except for assignment to the MURDEN.
• This job assignment is aboard a floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF DOD WORKFORCE.

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.


Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:

• FWS Qualifications: Placement Factors:
  This position has requirements that must be met by providing your certificate/license with your application packet:

  • Must possess and maintain an Ordinary Seaman (O/S) Oiler Endorsement and STCW certification (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers) from the U.S. Coast Guard.

  • Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).