INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Summary You will serve as a INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Utilities Management Division of NAVAL STATION. Responsibilities You will provide for the operation, maintenance, repair, and modifications to the Navy's Potable Water Utility system. You will visit work sites to analyze, evaluate, and determine course of action when planning repairs and modification projects. You will determine water system configuration/lineup to effect repairs in an efficient manner. You will perform preventative maintenance services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I am able to perform some tasks including: 1) Performing preventive maintenance and inspection on equipment for water pumping and booster stations in order to identify excessive wear and deterioration; 2) Troubleshooting water plant equipment and system to diagnose malfunction and determine best method of repair; 3) Using various test equipment and measuring devices such as precision gauges, flow meters, IR thermometers, stroboscopic timers, and vibration analyzers to determine pump conditions. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position requires rotating shift work. Recall to duty is a requirement of this position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. The facility is a 24/7 operation 365 days a year weekends and Holidays. Employee may be required to work beyond the regular hours past assigned set shift for an emergency and to fill a rotating shift slot if next shift calls in sick or family related issue. Employee will be part of a rotating shift group call distribution system operators (DSO) that rotates every 3 months on day shift, swing shift, midnight, and relief watch. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: