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

Duties

You will evaluate repair requests to determine the time, material, and parts that are required to complete marine machinery repairs. You will assign marine machinery work to junior employees through oral or written instructions. You will use equipment and measuring devices (e.g., alignment scopes, venires, micrometers, precision levels, vibration analyzers) to test accuracy of marine machinery repairs. You will develop and implement safety practices to prevent unsafe conditions, hazards to personnel, or damage to marine machinery equipment. You will operate diagnostic equipment to determine reasons for mechanical performance problems in marine machinery or equipment. You will monitor material or man-hour expenditures for marine machinery repair work to ensure actual times or estimates are realistic. You will determine problems with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic marine reduction gears and transmissions to return to full operational capability. You will plan work to be accomplished by others, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. You will evaluate the quality of equipment assembly, installation, and repair work performed by marine machinery personnel. You will arrange and track the delivery of material to support scheduled marine machinery job start times.

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’s license.
• 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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• You will be required to occasionally lift and move lines up to 75 pounds.

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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE 1) Determining sequence, priorities, and deadlines of scheduled assignments; 2) Performing administrative functions such as scheduling and approving leave, issuing performance appraisals, deciding conduct related matters; 3) Advising on maintenance of marine diesel engines and jet drives or similar marine propulsion systems auxiliary machinery; and 4) Directing personnel in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing marine engines and other equipment (i.e. propulsion machinery auxiliary generators, pumps, compressor, and firefighting machinery) on vessels. (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 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires long periods of constant standing and walking on the tug/craft while underway. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and steps over three foot bulkheads on rocking tug which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms. Occasionally, will be required to lift and move lines weighting up to 75 pounds. Must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Must have sufficient hearing to hear verbal commands over surrounding noise of tugboat and ship operations. Must be physically able to stand the excessive heat in a ship's engine and fire room; and be physically alert to see that machinery is working properly. During emergencies may be required to endure long periods of work without rest. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work outside in all kinds of weather. Subject to hot sun, spray, rain, sleet, and ice. Will be exposed to industrial dirt, grease, oil, industrial fumes, and airborne particles. Will be exposed to possible injury from falls due to slippery footing and erratic motion. Will be exposed to possible strains, cuts, and bruises. Exposed to 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. Will be exposed to organic growths (such as sea growth, barnacles, and shellfish) in dry docks, salt water systems, and other areas exposed to sea water. Will be required to use protective devices, clothing, or equipment, while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments. Wearing of required safety equipment in designated areas is mandatory (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, life jackets, etc. The incumbent may be assigned to work in 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA 120 South Dewey Street Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]