Marine Engineer (AssistantAssociate) Professor

PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (12 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field we will review applications after the first 30 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

As a Marine Engineer (Assistant/Associate) you will:

• Be responsible for developing and conducting educational courses and programs within the Department of Marine Engineering at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
• Be responsible for academic counseling of midshipmen actively pursue professional development and assuming a share of the departmental and institutional service activities.

The ideal candidate for this position is highly motivated and experienced professional who possesses a Masters Degree and a valid (current) 2nd Assistant Engineers U.S. Coast Guard License or higher who is interested in educating the next generation of Marine Engineers for the U.S. Maritime Industry.

Conditions of employment

• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• You must be a and eligible for consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE:Varies by position. If applicable you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed.
• TRIAL PERIOD:This is anExcepted Serviceposition. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted serviceposition may be subject to a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet the education licensing and specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for aMarine Engineer (Assistant/Associate Professor)you must possess:

• At least 1academic year (5 years for Associate Professor) full time or equivalent experience teaching at a college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field. OR
• Sea service as a licensed engineer officer relevant shipyard planning production scheduling or business operation experience ashore or power-plant operator related experience may be substituted for teaching experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assistant Professor: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field including but not limited to naval architecture naval engineering ocean engineering electrical engineering or nuclear engineering.
Associate Professor: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field including but not limited to naval architecture naval engineering ocean engineering electrical engineering or nuclear engineering.
Licensure Requirement: Applicants must possess a current (not expired) U.S. Coast Guard License (or equivalent credential) valid for service on United States Flag Commercial Ships as a 2nd Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower. A valid Certificate under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 as currently amended is preferred.
License Substitution:Possession of a valid Professional Engineers license in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline experience as a shipyard superintendent or project manager or shipping company (including US Navy) Port Engineer. Service in the U.S. Navy as an Engineering Duty officer (designator 144X) qualified as a U.S. Coast Guard Naval Engineer or Marine Inspector or possession of a Masters Degree (for Assistant Professor) in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field may be considered as an equivalent qualification to a current U.S. Coast Guard License on a case-by-case basis.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Accountability - Hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Comply with established control systems and rules.
• Computer Skills- Use computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Customer Service - Work with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Developing Others - Develop the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of teaching training research making presentations lecturing testing and other instructional methods.

For all types of consideration 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.