About the Position: This Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor position is with the New York District, Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Plant Maintenance Unit located in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. With access to world renown museums, parks, live theater, jazz clubs, cabarets, parades, shopping, restaurants, world champion sports teams, universities, Broadway shows, architecture, and historic locations, this is a place you don't want to miss out on!

Duties

Serves as the technical and administrative supervisor of the Plant Maintenance Unit, responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair work operations for the facility and floating plant at Caven Point Marine Terminal. Develops and supervises staff, develops performance standards, counsels employees and conducts performance appraisals. Identifies staff training needs and initiates actions to train staff. Instructs staff on the inspection, maintenance, repair, adjustment or modification of complex systems, equipment and components. Directs and oversees diagnostic test and inspection actions to determine cause of faulty equipment or system operation. Supervises the dry docking of vessels 65 feet and less on the facility boat lift. Advises staff on technical and procedural improvisations to repair systems and equipment when existing procedures will not provide desired results. Oversees the troubleshooting of machinery, equipment and systems at the Caven Point Marine Terminal and onboard floating plant. Ensures equipment, materials, spare parts, equipment and contractor resources are available to complete work operations safely, effectively, and efficiently. Prioritizes, plans, and directs scheduled and unscheduled work activities for the Plant Maintenance Unit, including assignment of work to staff and use of contract resources, where necessary. Oversees the execution of the Maintenance Management Plan, including the use and administration of the Facility Equipment Management (FEM) program. Ensures staff compliance with all safety regulations, practices and protocols, and compliance with environmental regulations, practices and protocols. Operates and trains staff on the use of load handling equipment, such as forklifts and mobile cranes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a crane operator's certification in accordance with EM385-1-1.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. I can perform mechanical repairs to mobile equipment, and powered ground equipment; make operational checks of completed repairs of heavy mobile equipment, and powered ground equipment; and utilize test equipment to diagnose malfunctions and mechanical discrepancies. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Stands, walks, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and crawls. Works in awkward and cramped positions when welding in hard-to-reach places. Frequently handles objects weighing 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Performs work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in hot weather, and; in noisy, dirty, and smoky areas. Exposed to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, sparks, glare of torches, and heated materials. Typically works on systems and parts that are dirty, oily or greasy. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and cuts when working with sharp objects. There is discomfort from protective clothing, gloves, flash shield and eye goggles. Exposure to abnormal working and extreme weather conditions; exposure to fire, machinery with moving parts. There is a danger of injury from slips, trips and falls, burns, electrocution, oxygen deficient environments, falling overboard and drowning, being struck by/against or caught in/between moving objects. There is also a danger of sprains, foot injuries, extremity injuries, punctures and overhead injuries.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk