Marine Machinery Mechanic

Summary

About the Position: Incumbent is assigned to the Drift Collectors, MN Raccoon or MN John A. B. Dillard Jr. to maintain,

and repair all equipment associated with the engineering operation of the vessel.

*Relocation or Recruitment incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

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Duties

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• In small work groups must plan and layout work in making major and operating repairs of all engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Accomplish repairs, such as replacing bearings, repairing fuel lines, grinding valves, replacing cylinders, pistons and shears in auxiliary pumps and machinery, removing and replacing complete assemblies.
• Preheat, braze, bevel and vee as necessary to accomplish assignments, and operate lathe and drill press in turning down shafts and bushings.
• Operate lathe and drill press in turning down shafts and bushings.
• During light debris season, incumbent may be subject to assignment on phases of productive work.
• Stand a shift watch and work alone without close technical supervision.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a Marine Machinery Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision: I have performed work on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding projects for equipment, systems (e.g. fuel, sewage, HVAC, potable water, hydraulic, electrical, etc.), vessels, and vehicles. I have performed work on engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort

Work is frequently performed in uncomfortable and tiring positions. There is frequent climbing, standing, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds by individuals and of greater weights with assistance.

Working Conditions

Works inside and outside. Subject to dangers of flammable fuels, exhaust fumes and gases, hot engine rooms, metal chipping and grinding, moving machinery, slippery decks and hazards attending movement of floating plant.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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.
• This is a Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• 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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