KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply to this position.
• Applicant must be able to go to sea up to 240 days per year.
• Applicant must possess a valid USCG License.
• Applicant must pass medical and dental requirements prior to appointment.
• Applicant must pass drug/urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Selective Service registration if you are a male born after 12/31/59.

Directs and performs maintenance and repair work on the Engineering Department's ship sytems in accordance with manufacturer's and shipbuilder's technical manuals and NOAA policy as directed by supervising engineer. Directs the activities of unlicensed engineering personnel while on watch or performing maintenance. Resopnsible for the maintenance and operational requirements that ensure safe and effective operation of the engineering, electrical, or electrical systems that may be assigned to him/her. Keeps required records, logs, and reports. Stands engine room watches at sea or in port; may be on call during non-normal suty hours as required. Performs other mission related duties as assigned, including duties related to the safety of the vessle and personnel. Mariners work a 40-hour workweek maintaining and repairing the ship or completing and preparing for cruises when alongside their home port.

Applicant must have one year of experience as a Second Assistant Engineer. Experience must include operating, maintaining, and repairing marine diesel electric propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, refrigeration, ventilation systems, noise critical equipment and support systems, fully automated/unmanned engine rooms, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FEMA) systems, and automated power management systems, Shipboard Automated Maintenance Systems (SAMMS), related computer systems, software and networks, and other control devices. IN ADDITION: Applicant must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license.

Applicants must possess the follwing: a valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licenses for First Assistant Engineer: First Assistant Engineer Oceans, Second Assistant Engineer Oceans. USCG license must be endorsed for motor vessels of either unlimited horsepower or at least 3000 horsepower.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications requirements will be further evaluated on their knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position by responding to the job specific questions in the vacancy announcement. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses, which will be validated by human resources and/or subject Matter Expert against the information you provide. Failure to substantiate your responses within the resume may result in your not being considered for this position.
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NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#ic.

OTHER INFORMATION:

ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources Website. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: 1. A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of your proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement. 2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; 3. A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Chris Cox, Human Resources Specialist at 206.526.6886 or email at chris.r.cox@noaa.gov.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A complete application consists of the following: * REQUIRED - Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience and must include the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment, the number of hours worked per week, your salary, and grade (for federal positions only). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. *REQUIRED, if applicable, Veterans Preference documentation, If applicable, please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp *REQUIRED, if applicable, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. See "Other information" *REQUIRED, valid United States Coast Guard license. See Qualifications section for acceptable licenses and more information. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; unofficial copies are sufficient. However, you must submit all the required documents or you may lose consideration for this vacancy.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are: 1. Application Received or Application Incomplete 2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met; 3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and 4. Selected or Not Selected. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).