Mate (Dredge Control Officer/DR).

Duties

Serves as a Mate/Dredge Control Officer aboard a Corps of Engineers vessel, stands regularly scheduled bridge watches. Duties consisting of complete navigation and control of the vessel steering or supervision of steering; controlling propulsion systems; operating pilothouse navigation, safety, and emergency equipment; and supervising the dredging functions. Directs subordinates in making repairs, applying troubleshooting techniques, and installing new equipment. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, status reports, fact sheets and other documentation for project execution and record keeping requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S.
• Incumbent will be required to undergo a pre-employment physical examination validating ability to lift 45lbs and an evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program.
• This position has been designated as a drug and alcohol testing, needing a DA form 7412 as Conditions of Employment.
• Employee will be required to live aboard vessel as an assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.
• This position may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• Work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic, Gulf Coasts and Caribbean Waters.
• With limited exceptions, the incumbent is responsible for their own transportation to and from their duty station