General Engineer - Direct Hire

This role involves managing and executing vessel operations, maintenance, and compliance programs. Candidates are sought at various experience levels (GS-11, GS-12, GS-13), with specific experience requirements for each grade. Education requirements vary by grade.

• *General Qualifications:**
• Meet specific education or experience qualifications for the desired GS level.
• Provide official transcripts for verification.
• Qualifications must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts.
• Qualifying experience includes both paid and unpaid/volunteer work.
• *Specific Grade Level Requirements:**
• *GS-11:**
• **Experience:** One year equivalent to GS-09, involving inspecting and collecting data on ship operational performance and maintenance.
• **Education:** Ph.D. or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• **Combination:** A blend of relevant higher-level graduate education and experience is acceptable.
• *GS-12 (Experience Required - Education Alone Not Sufficient):**
• **Experience:** One year equivalent to GS-11, including:

* Working with and administering Fleet Operation and Maintenance programs for shipyard repairs and associated vessel activities. * Maintaining and auditing ship logbooks for a Safety Management System.

• *GS-13 (Experience Required - Education Alone Not Sufficient):**
• **Experience:** One year equivalent to GS-12, including:

* Interacting with the U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping for inspections and audits. * Applying U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations to write technical specifications of work and engineering procedures. * Utilizing vessel fleet management software for vessel operations and maintenance.

• *Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):**
• **Resource Management:** Selecting, acquiring, storing, and distributing resources; tracking business plans and fund requests.
• **Written Communication:** Producing clear, succinct, and grammatically correct written information, including technical material.
• **Planning and Evaluation:** Organizing work, setting priorities, determining resource requirements, defining goals, coordinating, and monitoring progress.
• **Self-Management:** Setting realistic goals, demonstrating initiative, working with minimal supervision, and maintaining accountability.
• *Additional Information:**
• Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program with an anticipated graduation date within six months of the closing date may apply (transcripts required before start date).
• All other applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date.