You will serve as a Marine Machinery Repairer in the Marine Machinery Shop, Mechanical Group, Production Resources Department, of PSNS and IMF.
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: ABILITY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.
You will assist higher skilled mechanics in the disassembly, inspection, repair, test, shipboard lay-out and alignment, installation of steam or gas turbines, reduction gears and other main propulsion components and various type of pumps and valves.
You will test, troubleshoot and adjust shipboard mechanical systems and components to assure proper operation.
You will prepare required reports and documentation of work performed.
You will use various machine and hand tools, such as portable valve refurbishing machines, drills, grinders and boring bars.
You will interpret blueprints, diagrams, and other drawings to accomplish system and equipment repairs.
You will be responsible for following all requirements concerning the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.