This position is located at the Facility Mngmt Div. of Fire Island National Seashore, which is characterized by a highly diversified fleet infrastructure, geographically dispersed visitor/resource venues, and complicated utility systems dispersed over multiple developed areas. The purpose of the position is to apply a variety of methods, procedures, and techniques to layout, install, align, overhaul, repair, and maintain numerous types of complex marine machinery, equipment, and systems.

Duties

Maintains and repairs internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel) and related mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Performs preventive and cyclic maintenance as well as repairs on all outboards. Coordinates and schedules repairs and maintenance on all park vessels. Provides technical expertise and support to other park employees for minor vessel repairs. Troubleshoots mechanical operating problems of vessels varying from 25HP-300H outboard engines and up to 375HP inboard diesel engines, including inboard/outboard and straight drive units. Overhauls and/or rebuilds mechanical systems that include, but are not limited to, ignition systems, fuel injectors and fuel systems, exhaust systems, and transmissions to manufacturer specifications. Operates heavy equipment including bucket loader, forklift, and other heavy equipment used for moving and storing materials, including excavation and grading. Operates 4x4 vehicles and park vessels for transportation and logistical support. Coordinates and is responsible for all 60' barge operations, including crew safety and oversight during voyage. Barge activities include solid waste disposal, delivery of fuel oil, equipment transport, as well as delivering supplies and materials to the island. Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment, including 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, tractors, lawn equipment, and small pumps and generators. Welds and fabricates various steel and aluminum components in repair of vessels, equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 2-E Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 25-E Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) 75-A Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 81 Knowledge of Materials 82-A Trouble shooting 96 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. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP - Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Fire Island National Seashore 120 Laurel Street Patchogue, NY 11772 US
• Name: Leah Parra
• Email: [email protected]