You will serve as a Weight Handling Equipment Inspector/Mechanic in the Rigging/Crane Program, Code 3523.5 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Duties

You will make necessary repairs and assist in the preparation of Shop Repair Orders (SROs) to properly document each repair operation. You will inspect, repair, and examine major mechanical units and component parts. You will inspect all repairs and tests for proper operation and document findings and results on associated SROs. You will make recommendations to supervision when inspection reveals unusual damage, deterioration, or conditions where repairs are economically questionable, concerning inspection findings and other corrective actions. You will serve as the Load Test Director and conduct load tests, operational tests, various types of proof tests, and related actions necessary to recommend certification or acceptance of WHE at NRL and associated field sites. You will perform inspections, tests, and certifications of elevated tracking systems as per NAVFACINST 11230.1. You will evaluate equipment designs, alterations, and modifications, and will review the recommendations or observations of maintenance inspectors, operators, mechanics, and engineers to identify repetitive defects. You will utilize NAVFAC P-307 (Management of Weight Handling Equipment), and other applicable Navy, OSHA, CMAA, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and regulations.

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This work involves working from ladders, scaffolds and platforms which will require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• You may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The incumbent must have good color perception.

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 INSPECT. Your resume must demonstrate the following: I have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including 1) Use standard heavy duty hand tools and a wide variety of special tools related to weight handling equipment (WHE); 2) examine major mechanical units and component parts such as gearboxes, brake systems, bearings, external gears, shafts, wire rope, load chain, hydraulic cylinders, and other mechanical integral units of weight handling equipment (WHE); and 3) Diagnose problems, disassemble, fit, assemble and adjust mechanical systems. Working knowledge of NAVFAC P-307 (Management of Weight Handling Equipment) is highly desirable. If you possess this skill, please indicate within your resume or attach a supplemental document to you application. 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=Overview 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 NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Lauren Bowie
• Phone: (202) 767-8314
• Email: [email protected]