Master, XH-5782-16 (00120)

Position Title: Master, XH-5782-16 (00120)

Series/Grade: XH-5782-16

Open Period: 29 October - 8 November 2026

Duty Location(s): Wilmington, NC

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as Port Captain: Technical and Administrative Supervisor for all of Wilmington District’s vessel masters. Performs full range of supervisory duties to include performance standards, performance discussion, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to understand the principle of operation of dredging and vessel mechanical systems.
• Schedule employees on all floating plant to ensure maximum production, minimize vessel downtime and reduce crew overtime.
• Coordinate shipyard activities and schedules; provide oversight and periodic inspections.
• Compile and submit annual recommendations for all budgets, repairs, replacements, and overhauls required to keep vessels in operating condition
• Must be able to evaluate procedures and dredge reports to propose methods to increase efficiencies.
• Ability to work with other Corps District project managers, customers, and representatives to obtain work.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

Screen-Out Element: Ability to do the work of a Master without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: good working knowledge of the various area and responsibilities such as the deck department and the engine room, personnel practices, and technical specifications according to the trade.

Other Requirements, Conditions of Employment and information:

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.

• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing

• Must possess a U.S. Coast Guard license as Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of 1600 Gross register tons or higher endorsement, upon Near Coastal Waters, in accordance with United States Coast Guard Licensing and Merchant Mariner Documents.

• Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

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

• Must possess and maintain a civilian driver''s license.

• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.

• When serving on board vessels, living aboard is a condition of employment, except for assignment to the Currituck or Murden. Floating plant assigned to work on various inlets and connecting channels along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Crewmembers are responsible for reporting to their duty station at the scheduled reporting time.

• Tour of duty varies and 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, or 14 days on, 14 days off or another schedule when working on vessel. Tour of duty when working in the District Office will comply will District Office policy.

• This position may require TDY 95% of the time.