Striker Diesel

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Assigned as a Striker, Diesel, aboard a self-propelled vessel under an established training program for Diesel Engineers. Operate water treatment equipment to produce potable water for drinking, cooking, laundering and sanitation needs.

Duties

• Stands a regular watch and assists the shift operator in the care and operation of engine room equipment by making frequent check of temperature and pressure gauges for proper reading.
• Greases equipment, using pressure guns, selecting the proper lubricant for the different locations.
• Maintains engine room in a clean and orderly condition.
• Stands by control panel during peak load conditions to keep generators in balance so that operations will not be delayed by one generator becoming overloaded and circuit breaker kicking out.
• Performs preventive maintenance work represented by changing fuel oil filters, replacing pumps, changing oil, assembly and disassembly work in assisting superior on major repair jobs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 an Striker Diesel without more than normal supervision which includes: assisting in the maintenance of engines and auxiliary equipment, operating equipment controls, reading and checking gauges; and interpreting technical manuals or specifications. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Physical Effort: Considerable physical and mental concentration is required during both machinery operation and lubrication. The work requires continuous standing on the metal decks of the engine rooms and frequent bending and stooping. Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving 120 pounds drums of grease and 55 gallon drums of oil using daily. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in weather that is occasionally disagreeable. Dirt and grease are frequently disagreeable caused by working on equipment in marine hulls. Noise is frequently and intensely disagreeable, caused by working in and around engines, generators, gears and large electric motors located in holds of floating plant. Fumes and smoke are frequently unpleasant and the wearing of a helmet is occasionally unpleasant. Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution, cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, crankcase explosions, and drowning. Incumbent is required to observe safety precaution and work in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others and to prevent property damage. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/07/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047139). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.