You will serve as a MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC in the PORT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

Duties

You will interpret blueprints and drawings to verify the required repairs are made on marine machinery. You will use visual aids and test equipment (e.g., compression gauges, timing gauges, manometers, injector testing machines) to locate and repair worn, dirty, or maladjusted machinery components and parts. You will disassemble, inspect, repair, overhaul, and modify marine machinery or equipment prior to, during, and after completion of testing to verify all components are operating at an optimum. You will troubleshoot marine machinery equipment to identify if trade material, tools, or equipment is defective, not operating properly, or not within operation specifications.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Yearly physical is required.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Employee may be required to become Facility Response Team (FRT) qualified.
• Mandatory training is required by some engine companies in order to be qualified to perform warranty work on various gasoline and/or diesel engines.
• May be required to learn the principles of tugboat makeup and line handling.
• May be required to attend the CNIC Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) course as a boat crew member.
• May also be required to apply for and obtain a forklift license up to 3 ton (6,000# capacity).
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to comply with odd shift and weekend work requirements.

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 perform the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by the following: 1) Troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing marine engines, outboard engines and equipment on a variety of marine craft and other equipment; 2) Disassembling and making onsite repairs to marine equipment; determining the nature and extent of repairs necessary and drawing sketches to produce replacement parts; 3) Making needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components; 4) Reassembling and installing the equipment (engines or propulsion machinery and auxiliary). (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires long periods of constant standing and walking on the tugboat while underway. May be required to work in cramped or awkward positions. During emergencies, may be required to endure long periods of work without rest. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three foot bulwark on a rocking tug, which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms. Will be required to lift and move lines weighing up to 75 pounds. Must have peripheral vision and be able to distinguish between basic colors to enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Must have sufficient hearing to hear verbal commands over surrounding noise of gasoline & diesel engines, tugboat and ship operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent will work outside in all kinds of weather and inside an engine room. Repair work might be performed at docks, marinas, or in the shop. Will be subjected outdoor to hot sun, spray, rain, sleet, and ice. Incumbent will be subjected indoors to heat and noise from an operating diesel engine or various shop equipment during testing or repair phases. Incumbent will be exposed to the following: Industrial dirt, dust, grease, oil, industrial fumes, and airborne particles; Possible injury from falls due to slipper footing and erratic motion; Possible strains, cuts and bruises; Industrial noises generated by operating machinery and equipment with the possibility of hearing loss. Eye hazards will exist in most areas and/or in certain operations; Organic growth (such as sea growth, barnacles, and shellfish) in drydocks, saltwater systems, and other areas exposed to seawater. Must be physically able to stand high temperatures in the vessel engine rooms. Will be required to use protective devices, clothing or equipment while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments. Must be able to comply with odd shift and weekend work requirements. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation chemicals, etc. To ensure employee safety and health, Navy Region Northwest maintains personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personnel protective clothing, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, life jackets, etc., and medical surveillance. As part of medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualifications for duty involving work with these agents. SAFETY: Incumbent is responsible for following safe work practices, including the use of appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE). Incumbent is required to perform the duties of this position with the highest level of attention to safety and health and will take the initiative to make their work areas safe for themselves, as well as those working around them. Incumbent is required to notify their supervisor, either orally or in writing, as soon as the incumbent is aware of possible safety issues the incumbent is unable to correct. May be required to work with hazardous materials such as fuel additives, paints, thinners, batteries and corrosives. Mechanic to follow all the Regional hazmat rules and regulations as directed. Incumbent to handle, store and dispose of all hazmat material according to all Regional rules, regulations and directives. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, etc. Incumbent may also be assigned to work areas where contact with sewage waste is possible. To ensure employee safety and health, the CNRNW and PSNS & IMF maintain personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personnel protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent will be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualifications and/or need for vaccination for duty involving work with these agents and or possible contraction of disease. SLL 01-16-09. 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 NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA 120 South Dewey Street Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]