You will serve as a MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC in the Mechanical Shop )Code 930) Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will install, adjust, set, and repair or replace various controls and regulation of safety devices such as meters, gages, valves, switches, and automatic alarms. You will perform on-the-site machining of parts. You will use various portable machine tools, such as seal weld cutting machines, portable milling machines, facing machines, and drills. You will read from blueprints, sketches, and specification in determining critical dimensions and key reference points.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Experience providing on the job training and correct improper mechanical work methods, overhauling and repairing marine machinery while ensuring safe work practices; and diagnosing problems on marine machinery. Demonstrating proper work methods; seeing that plans, materials, and tools are available; assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Experience with layout, install, overhaul, repair, and maintain various types of marine machinery equipment and/or components , assuring the timely and efficient completion of all work assignments, rebuilding, refurnishing, or replacement of worn or damaged parts, demonstrating proper work methods; seeing that plans, materials, and tools are available; assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Experience working from blueprints, technical manuals, sketches and/or specifications using shop math, trade theories, industrial practices and associated background subjects in calculating needed material, using machine tools for onsite milling, grinding, machining, facing, boring, and/or drilling, along with the use of various portable machines to be able to successfully complete work assignments. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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]