You will serve as a STEAM CATAPULT- ARESSTING GEAR SYSTEM OPERATOR in the Carrier Suitability Department of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) of NAVTESTWINGLANT NWCF. This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Duties

You will perform routine checks and adjustments to feed water regulators and pumps, check steam and airflow meters, fuel oil heaters, oil meters and associated equipment. You will repair, adjust, or replace mechanical controls and help troubleshoot electrical systems. You will install, maintain, and repair high temperature/pressure systems such as water, air, steam, and hydraulic. You will maintain boiler water level and steam pressures according to requirements and prescribed limits and to meet the demands for steam pressure from the console operator to preheat and operate the catapult.

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 a current valid United States driver license.
• 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.
• 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

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: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1.) Installing and repairing equipment such as: boilers, continuous blow off systems, feed water control systems, heating systems, and other auxiliary equipment.; 2.) Performing routine checks and adjustments to feed water regulators and pumps; 3.) Replacing steam gland seals, ball bearing, thrust bearing and drive gear on main boiler feed pumps, booster pumps, hydraulic pumps and auxiliary pumps; 4.) Mixing and introducing chemical and compounds into the system; and 5.) Utilizing basic hand, electric and pneumatic tools, such as: drills, grinders, hammers, ratchets, sockets and wrenches of all type. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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=WG-2800

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVTESTWINGLANT NWCF NAVTESTWINGLANT NWCF Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]