Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will interpret blueprints and drawings to verify the required repairs are made on marine machinery.
• You will use visual aids and test equipment (e.g., compression gauges, timing gauges, manometers, injector testing machines) to locate and repair worn, dirty, or maladjusted machinery components and parts.
• You will disassemble, inspect, repair, overhaul, and modify marine machinery or equipment prior to, during, and after completion of testing to verify all components are operating at an optimum.
• You will troubleshoot marine machinery equipment to identify if trade material, tools, or equipment is defective, not operating properly, or not within operation specifications.

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.
• Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

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: The ability to perform the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by the following:

1) Troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing marine engines, outboard engines and equipment on a variety of marine craft and other equipment; 2) Disassembling and making onsite repairs to marine equipment; determining the nature and extent of repairs necessary and drawing sketches to produce replacement parts; 3) Making needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components; 4) Reassembling and installing the equipment (engines or propulsion machinery and auxiliary). (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

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.

Additional Information:

The Marine Machinery Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, overhaul, and operation of marine diesel engines, outboard engines, and equipment found on a variety of marine craft. Work is performed at docks, marinas, or in the shop. Equipment and systems can include propulsion and power transmission machinery, generators, pumps, winches, hydraulic, and water systems found on small tugs and marine service craft. Other expected duties are maintaining shop cleanliness and organization, adhering to environmental regulations and proper HAZMAT disposal policies, and inventory of stock and repair parts.

The ability to work with schematics, detailed technical manuals and publications, product specific computer diagnostic tools, specialized shop tools (such as presses, lathes, product specific engine tools, etc.), use personal protective equipment, and estimate time for work / material needs are required skills.

Occasionally, the mechanic will stand in and function as a line handler for arrival and departure of vessels.
Other Requirements:

The following may be required:
- Apply for and obtain a forklift license up to 3 (three) ton (6,000# capacity). This can be completed after employment.
- Attend the CNIC Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) Course as a boat crewmember.
- Become Facility Response Team (FRT) qualified.
The following are required:
- Comply with weekend, holiday, or over time requirements.
- Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Hold a current driver's license.
- Attend and complete mandatory engine repair training that is required by some companies in order to be qualified to perform warranty work on gasoline and/or diesel engines.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

A. The work requires long periods of constant standing and walking on the tugboat while underway. May be required to work in cramped or awkward positions. During emergencies, may be required to endure long periods of work without rest.
B. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three foot bulwark on a rocking tug, which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms.
C. Will be required to lift and move lines weighing up to 44-75 pounds.
D. Must have peripheral vision and be able to distinguish between basic colors to enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects.
E. Must have sufficient hearing to hear verbal commands over surrounding noise of gasoline & diesel engines, tugboat and ship operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS
A. Incumbent will work outside in all kinds of weather and inside an engine room. Repair work might be performed at docks, marinas, or in the shop. Will be subjected outdoor to hot sun, spray, rain, sleet, and ice. Incumbent will be subjected indoors to heat and noise from an operating diesel engine or various shop equipment during testing or repair phases.
B. Incumbent will be exposed to the following:
1. Industrial dirt, dust, grease, oil, industrial fumes, and airborne particles;
2. Possible injury from falls due to slipper footing and erratic motion;
3. Possible strains, cuts and bruises;
4. Industrial noises generated by operating machinery and equipment with the possibility of hearing loss
5. Eye hazards will exist in most areas and/or in certain operations;
6. Organic growth (such as sea growth, barnacles, and shellfish) in drydocks, saltwater systems, and other areas exposed to seawater.
7. Must be physically able to stand high temperatures in the vessel engine rooms.
Will be required to use protective devices, clothing or equipment while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments
E. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation chemicals, etc.
F. To ensure employee safety and health, Navy Region Northwest maintains personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personnel protective clothing, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, life jackets, etc., and medical surveillance. As part of medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualifications for duty involving work with these agents.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

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