Employer: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Vessels
Closing Date: 29 May 2015
Base Salary:$38,082.00 - $ 38,905.00
Location: Offshore
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified United States citizens who are not currently employed with NOAA as wage mariner employees. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Duties:
Oilers will perform engine room watches at sea or in port; monitors and records gage readings; assists the higher rated engineers in
starting and operating machinery; cleans around machinery. Performs routine servicing of machinery, including lubricating and cleaning. Assists in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of machinery. Loads engineering department supplies and cleans
spaces.
Assist in ship fueling operations.
Perform other mission related duties as assigned, including duties related to the safety of the vessel and personnel.
Minimum Eligibility
Requirements:
1. Applicant must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age.
2. Possess a current and valid United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential endorsed with:
•Oiler
Or
•Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED ) – Any Rating (Holds all ratings within the QMED).
3. Applicant must meet physical requirements prior to appointment.
4. Applicant must pass drug testing prior to appointment.
5. Applicant must be able to obtain and hold a US Passport.
6. Must meet Federal suitability standards.
7. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
Conditions of Employment:
As a conditional of employment, your position will be a Mixed Tour position.
Mixed Tour of duty is a combination of full time, part time and intermittent work schedules which allows the best utilization of resources based on the work requirements of the organization. You will be required to sign a Mixed Tour Oiler
Job Vacancy Announcement Agreement.
Once selected, you may be sent to any vessel nationwide. T here is no guarantee that you will be assigned to any particular vessel or geographic location, however, your duty location will be determined by your home of record or ship’s home port. Duty locations are Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; Woods Hole, MA; Pascagoula, MS; Newport, OR; Kodiak, AK; Ketchikan, AK; San Diego, CA; Honolulu, HI; Davisville, RI; New Castle, NH.
A one year Trial period may be required.
Appointment to a Testing Designated Position.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applicants who meet the Minimum Eligibility Requirements described above will be further evaluated. Documented knowledge , skills, and abilities along with experience, education, training, and awards contained in the application package and resume will be reviewed and rated to determine
The Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are as follows:
1. Knowledge of standing engineering w atches.
2. Ability to maintain and operate the ship’s auxiliary machinery equipment.
3. Knowledge of fueling boats / launches and assisting in ship fueling operations.
3. Skill in computer, oral, and written communication.
To earn the highest rating possible, you are encouraged to submit detailed information in response to the KSAs listed above.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be considered as vacancies occur.
How to Apply:
Email resumes to : wmapplicants@noaa.gov
Fax resumes to (757) 441- 6495.
Any questions may be directed to the Marine Personnel Branch via email at moc.recruiting@noaa.gov
or by phone at 757- 441- 3865
Note:
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION REQUESTED FOR THIS
POSITION WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY.
Federal job applicants who make a false statement in any part of the application could be turned down for the job; removed after beginning work; or subject to fine, imprisonment (U.S. Code, title 18, section 1001), or other disciplinary action.
NOAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity),
