This position is located in the Soil and Plant Science Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The position provides equipment repair and maintenance support to pontoon boats with outboard engines and vibracore machines, bay boats, airboats, Jon boats, utility trailers, refrigerated trailers, and other related and similar paraphernalia

Duties

The incumbent serves as the lead in repairing, maintaining, and cleaning all equipment used and controlled by the unit. Employee modifies boats and equipment to meet needs. Constructs or fabricates with relevant materials to create or modify equipment to meet the demands of the job. Performs all repairs associated with boats, trailers, small engines, outboard engines, and related equipment. Performs maintenance such as changing outboard engine oil and lower unit fluid, replacing outboard water pumps, flushing outboard engines, replacing fuses. Responsible for pressure washing boats and trailers, cleaning inside and out of refrigerated trailers, removing barnacles and water lines from boats.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit--Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Mercury Marine Outboard Mechanic Certification.
• Must be able to take and pass US Fish and Wildlife Motorboat Operators Certification Course.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Marine Machinery Mechanicwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Qualifying Experience for this position includes: Reads and follows manufacturers diagrams and instructions for repairing boats and trailers; uses testing equipment and tools to locate and repair wiring related issues; welds and fabricates parts to modify boats and equipment to meet needs; replaces damaged or worn parts on boats, trailers, small engines, outboard engines, and related equipment; Performs maintenance work to keep all equipment in a reliable and ready state of operation; tows and backs trailers and securing loads. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Working Conditions: Work is often performed outside where the incumbent will be required to tolerate cold, wet, or hot weather, or to work within a shop where ventilation, heating or cooling equipment can be limited. The incumbent may encounter biting/stinging insects, rodents, and other pests. Incumbent should also expect to spend long hours driving. Work will often take place on water where escape from the weather and sea spray cannot be avoided. Physical Effort: Work requires active physical effort including extensive walking, bending, stooping, climbing, working from boats, and pushing or pulling heavy equipment. Heavy lifting may also be required at times.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]