You will serve as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (Trade SME) in the PRODUCTION DIVISION, FS NSA PHILADELPHIA E/S/PM (PRP31B2) of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will diagnose, locate and repair malfunctions to the main operating mechanical components of large, complex heating, ventilation; air conditioning, and refrigeration systems (HVAC). You will repair HVAC systems and components in structures of which are complex. You will test for refrigerant leaks and use a refrigerant recovery/ recycling station, to EnvironmentalProtection Agency standards to safely reclaim recycle and store the refrigerant before repair scan be made. You will visual and audible examination of equipment components by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment, and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure. You will use all trade tools and test equipment and instruments including, voltage, amperage, andohmmeters, electronic refrigerant leak detectors, micron vacuum analyzers and pumps, electronic temperature gauges, capacitor analyzers, etc.

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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CFC/HFC Certification (Universal) certification as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

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: 1.) Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing air conditioning and refrigation systems; 2.) Understanding the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigation as they relate to the use of refrigerant tables; 3.) Using a variety of tools and test equipment; 4.) Evaluating system operation and detecting deficiencies; 5.) Understanding electricial control theory as it relates to HVAC systems, components, safety devices and control circuitry. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]