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Marine Oiler

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Revetment Branch, Mat Sinking Unit
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Summary

About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the engineer on duty who issues general oral instructions pertaining to machinery inspection and lubrication at specified intervals.
-The duty location will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.
-This position is a Permanent, Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/01/2025 to 07/14/2025
Salary
$25.07 to - $29.23 per hour
Pay scale & grade
XF 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vicksburg, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - Extensive travel is required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Seasonal
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CERG258749536349
Control number
839818800

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Duties

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  • Oiling and/or greasing moving parts of machines in the engine room of floating plants, towboats, tenders, dredges, or patrol boats.
  • Inspecting machinery to prevent damage or overheating.
  • Using lubricants to grease surfaces and machine parts.
  • Reading and following plans, sketches or specifications.
  • Matching correct oil filter, with specific machines in the engine room.
  • Identifying replacement parts needed to repair machinery such as bearings, gears, cables or chains.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Successfully complete and pass pre-employment physical.
  • Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen, and inclusion in the randomized drug testing program.
  • Work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

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
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


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 Oiler without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Oiling and/or greasing all moving parts of machines in the engine room, and other auxiliary units of towboats, tenders and/or other floating plants. Adjusting automatic oil feed cups to allow proper lubrication, packs grease cups, and screws cap down to force grease to moving parts; smearing grease or pouring oil on chains and guides. - 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 Screen Out
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • PHYSICAL DEMAND: Workers at this level expend light to moderate physical effort when climbing around and inspecting machinery, making adjustments, and applying lubricants. Oilers are walking, climbing, or standing almost continuously. They occasionally expend strenuous physical effort such as lifting and moving heavy parts, operating chain hoists and pry bars, sledge hammering, etc., when assisting with repairs.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed mostly inside, where the engine room temperature is usually uncomfortably above normal. Moving machinery subjects incumbent to injury such as cuts, shock, burns, falls on slippery equipment and decks, and drowning. Considerable physical and mental concentration is expended due to running machinery during greasing and oiling and adjusting operations.

Additional information

  • 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/probationary 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) 17 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.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
  • This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.
  • All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  • This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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