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DAWSON

Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)Manager

DAWSON, Yorktown, VA


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Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)Manager

Summary:The Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM), Cheatham Annex (CAX), Williamsburg, Virginia, is responsible for the design, production, life-cycle management, deployment, and operational readiness of United States (U.S.) Navy DEPMEDS. The Civil Engineering Support Equipment Manager's position is to provide management and labor necessary to support the General Warehousing Services to maintain and repair containers, biomedical equipment, and Civil Engineering Equipment (CEE); produce Deployable Medical Systems (DEPMEDS)

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Generate and produce inventory reports, container staging plans, verify/ validate quantity, identity such as container and CESE identification numbers.
  • Prepare any required documentation for certification compliance, provide signed completed copies of transfer documentation, individually scan each document as a pdf file and post to a shared drive provided, develop, and maintain an equipment maintenance status report and maintain the Transfer LOG.
  • Store and maintain the CESE in the obligated platform, perform a complete operational test of each piece of CESE annually. perform limited repairs of CESE material to include replacement of headlights, changing tires, charging/replacing batteries, etc.
  • Maintain CESE collateral gear and material with the unit, complete annual preventative maintenance for CESE items and preserve CESE to keep in operational condition by performing at a minimum the below tasks:
  • Fuel level will be at ¾ Tank for all prime movers; all other CESE shall be ¼ Tank
  • All battery disconnects switches, if equipped, shall be shut off. Otherwise, negative battery terminals shall be disconnected and taped.
  • Tire pressure shall be maintained at manufacturer recommended pressure.
  • Tighten or replace all engine belts.
  • Add coolant, oil, transmission, and brake fluids as needed.
  • Add electrolyte to batteries as needed, clean terminals and fully charge batteries.
  • Changing tires as needed.
  • Repair/replace markings, labels, and decals.
  • All doors and windows shall be closed.

Qualifications/Training/Skills
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant Civil Engineering Equipment Support, managerial experience with broad and thorough knowledge of U. S. Navy Deployable Medical Systems Equipment
  • Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related experience.
  • Secret Clearance required


  • Skills:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

o Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).

o Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

*This position is Contingent upon award.

**DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.