You will serve as a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER in the Facility and Equipment Maintenance Division of the Facility and Infrastructure Management Group within Fleet Readiness Center - Southwest at NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.

Duties

You will perform in the mechanical and automotive electrical repairs for all types of aviation ground support equipment (GSE) and related systems and devices. You will diagnose malfunctions and determine the depth of rework or repair required as well as material requirements. You will remove and replace major components such as engines (diesel and gas), generators, and jet start engines. You will perform work and instruct/assist lesser-skilled personnel on preventative maintenance and repair for cooling systems, piping systems, hydraulic and mechanical brake systems. You will inspect and test aircraft restraining devices. You will comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures. You will instruct and assist work of lesser-skilled personnel as required.

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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position is subject to overtime assignments and shift rotation.
• May be required to travel by air for expeditious performance of duties of the position in different geographical locations.
• This position involves arduous physical exertion, prolonged standing, walking, lifting, kneeling, pulling, and bending,
• Must possess good eye to hand coordination. Also, must possess good hand-eye coordination.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Must not be allergic to various greases, fluids, and solvents.
• Work is completed inside and outside; and is subject to abnormal atmospheric conditions with temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 100 degrees F.
• Position is subject is industrial noise, and in some cases, excessive noise that may require the wearing of earplugs and/or earmuffs. Frequent exposure to cuts, bruises, shocks, strains, falls, and chemicals that may cause burns.
• Frequent exposure to cuts, bruises, shocks, strains, falls, and chemicals that may cause burns.
• This position requires abidance of shop and agency safety requirements, while using prescribed safety measures, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

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, ABILITY TO INSTRUCT, which includes performing common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Applying principles of hydraulics, air conditioning, and alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) electrical systems to support assigned Aviation Support Equipment; 2) Demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical and electrical make up and operation of powered support systems including their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components; 3) Assist in instructing other shop personnel in the reading and using technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, specifications, technical directives, and similar guides covering the complete assembly, troubleshooting, and layout of powered support systems; and 4) Using tools that include items of varying degrees of complexity such as load banks, multimeters and flow meters, common mechanic hand tools, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, leak detectors, drills. 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 FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]