Third Mate Dredge Control Officer Hopper Dredge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a Third Mate aboard a sea-going hopper dredge. The position provides control of dredging operations and equipment during assigned dredging control watches, and responsibility for navigation, vessel movement, logbooks, and the speed and safety of the vessel and crew. The Third Mate assists the Chief and Second Mates with repairs and general maintenance performed by the deck department, oversees care of the deck and superstructure, and handles hawsers and mooring lines.

The position requires a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Third Mate, Unlimited Oceans, STCW, Medical Cert, or higher, and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). The employee must pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Work takes place aboard a dredge and involves exposure to weather extremes, heat, noise, slippery decks, drowning hazards, hot pipes, escaping steam, pressurized hydraulics, and hazardous materials. The job requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying equipment and supplies, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing, and the ability to see in low visibility and communicate using radios and telecommunications.

Requirements

• Current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Third Mate, Unlimited Oceans, STCW, Medical Cert, or higher.
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Must upload USCG credentials with the application or may be rated ineligible.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure continued fitness for duty.
• Subject to mandatory drug testing.
• Must lift up to 45 lbs in regular performance of duties; work may occasionally require lifting and carrying over 45 lbs.
• Must maintain the physical ability for prolonged standing, walking, and climbing, and good lower-back physical condition.
• Must possess color and depth perception and be able to see in low-visibility conditions.
• Must understand and communicate verbal directions, including through radios and telecommunications.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Control dredging operations and equipment during assigned dredging control watches.
• Perform navigation and vessel movement duties and maintain logbooks.
• Ensure the speed and safety of the vessel and crew.
• Assist the Chief and Second Mates with repairs and general maintenance work by the deck department.
• Oversee the care of the deck and superstructure.
• Handle hawsers and mooring lines.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Potential incentives for highly qualified candidates: recruitment, relocation, advance in hire, student loan repayment, and/or advanced leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed