Marine Machinery Mechanic

Summary

About the Position: Serves primarily as a Marine Machinery Equipment Mechanic Quality Assurance/Control representative overseeing the final repair and rebuild of a variety of high-power marine engines and major sub-assemblies and systems of very large and complicated watercrafts.

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Duties

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• Install replacement parts on marine engines using drawings, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Monitor installment of major items of equipment such as, steering system malfunctions, reverse gears, reduction gears in seagoing craft, and security watercraft.
• Oversee repairs to maintain operation of machines and equipment.
• Repair failures in navigation devices, electrical and fuel systems in watercraft and/or marine boats.
• Monitor repair and installment of mechanical equipment aboard watercrafts and related harbor.
• Develop quality assessment plans to work processes involved with the rebuild or repair of high-powered marine engines.
• Evaluate technical data pertaining to the repair or rebuild of marine engines to identify characteristics that may affect the quality of the finished product.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for one or more major equipment repair contracts.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• This position requires a pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 and annually thereafter
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must be able to swim.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

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 Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Disassembly and repair to marine equipment and machinery. Determining the nature and extent of repairs necessary and make needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components of marine engines and components.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Trouble Shooting

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods, requiring frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching. Work may be performed in cramped and awkward positions, and requires strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Must be able to swim.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside in a marine setting. May be exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, noise, and bad weather. May be exposed to dust, heat, fumes, dirt, oil, and grease, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, burns, sprains, and electrical shock. Incumbent wears prescribed safety gear (i.e., protective eye glasses, ear devices, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing) and follows prescribed safety practices to minimize the hazards.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

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