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Mate (Dredge Control OfficerDR)


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 43 - 43
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the How to Apply section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.


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
Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid state Drivers 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 a 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.
  • Position requires: Tour of duty may be 7 days on 7 days off 12 hours per day; 8 days on 6 days off 10 hours per day; 4 days on 3 days off 10 hours per day; 15 days on 15 days off or 14 days on 14 days off 12 hours per day.
  • 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 at crewmembers responsibility.
  • Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment.
Qualifications

Direct Hiring Authority for Certain personnel of the DoD Workforce


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.

FWS Qualifications:
Placement Factor (SPF):
The below must be attached to your application packet to be considered for this position.
  • Must possess and maintain a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Master near coastal 1600 gross tons.

  • Must possess and maintain an able Seafarer/able Bodied and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

  • Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from the US Coast Guard.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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