MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC

Duties

You will install, align, and operate complex research, prototype, and commercial mechanical systems and equipment.
You will fabricate component fixtures, tools, and support fixtures required to support test equipment and models.
You will operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose failures in equipment and systems undergoing testing, making repairs as needed.
You will serve as the lead mechanic directing other tradesmen in the overhaul and alteration of shipboard machinery systems.
You will work from technical drawings, diagrams, and sketches to fabricate, modify, and repair test set-up and equipment.
You will disassemble, inspect, repair, overhaul, and modify equipment before, during, and after the completion of testing.
You will coordinate with supervisors, work leaders, and engineers to arrange support for the set-up and testing of systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
This is a bargaining unit position.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
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.