You will serve as a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Production Resources Manager (Code 901), Service Shop (Code 990), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will perform a variety of tasks involved in the servicing and upkeep of vessels, and maintenance of radiologically controlled buildings. You will perform tasks in at least two or more of the following trades; electrical, air-conditioning, pluming, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation. You will prepare, pack, and transfer radiological material. You will produce requested carpentry and woodworking products to support shipyard maintenance work. You will plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. You will operate and maintain HVAC systems and ductwork/vent inside radiological controlled areas. You will remove and replace electrical fixtures and controls; making repairs; rearranging old or installing new outlets, relays, switches, light fixtures, and testing circuits.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• You will be required to work in small and/or confined spaces.

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 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Experience interpreting and applying building plans and blueprints. Experience utilizing knowledge of mechanical theory, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles to repair electromechanical devices, as well as shop mathematics to plan, compute, and layout projects. Experience utilizing knowledge of the physical exterior and interior configurations of a large variety of submarines and surface ships. Experience utilizing tools and equipment common to the shipbuilding trade. Experience performing safety precautions, principals, and work methods associated with a maintenance mechanic. Experience performing a variety of tasks involved in the servicing, upkeep of vessels, maintenance of radiologically controlled buildings, and working in trade practices i.e. electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation. Experience maintaining tools and equipment of the trade. 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 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]