You will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic in the Operations and Industrial Support Branch of the Machinery Programs & Platforms Department at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division of NSWC PHILA DIV.

Duties

You will install and align complex equipment such as high speed generators, super conducting and other propulsion motors and load generators. You will ensure that critical alignment tolerances between rotating machinery are achieved. You will install, align, operate, repair, assemble, dissemble, alter, adjust and maintain marine machinery, equipment and systems. You will operate equipment under test, support systems and facilities in accordance with test procedure, records empirical data and recommends modifications to operating scenarios and prototype equipment as needed. You will coordinate the services of other trades such as riggers, crane operations, pipefitters, sheet metal mechanics and instrument mechanics in the construction and operation of test sites and labs. You will coordinate with supervisors, work leaders, and engineers in arranging support for set-up and testing of systems and components. You will assist the test engineer or technician with problem areas involving installation, operation, maintenance and inspections. You will act as the lead mechanic directing other tradesman in the overhaul, and alteration of shipboard machinery systems while providing support for the in-service engineering, technical codes.

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.
• Work requires handling and lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.

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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. 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.

Contacts

• Address NSWC PHILA DIV 5001 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]