You will serve as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the Service Shop (Code 990), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will lay-out, installs, and removes temporary refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, chill water, and dehumidification systems aboard naval vessels, on piers, and in dry docks. You will install duct, piping, tubing, control wiring, control devices, gauges and monitoring equipment associated with the operation of the systems. You will analyze data and initiate the service, repair, or replacement of equipment and components in the field, and develop alternate work methods for unusual or difficult operations. You will perform maintenance to include cleaning and changing fitters, oiling and greasing components, cleaning coils, replacement or adjustment of belts, and adjustment of control devices. You will perform major repair and overhaul by disassembly, inspection and replacement of equipment and components.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate a crane, truck, tractor or vehicle.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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.
• Work is primarily accomplished at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, however, the incumbent may be assigned duty stations throughout the Hampton Roads area in the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach or Chesapeake, Virginia.
• May be required to perform duties as a qualified radiation worker and to pass radiological physical examination and required nuclear training.
• May be required to perform duties of a high-quality water operator.

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. Installing, troubleshooting, preparing, and maintaining a wide variety of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; Overhauling refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to include disassembly, inspection, and replacement of defective parts; Reading blueprints, design specifications and sketches. 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Installing, troubleshooting, preparing, and maintaining a wide variety of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; Overhauling refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to include disassembly, inspection, and replacement of defective parts; Reading blueprints, design specifications and sketches. 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]