You will serve as a MACHINIST LEADER in the MRO Production Department at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will instruct machinists apprentices, worker/helpers and journey level artisans in all aspects of machining operations and processes. You will instruct/ lead on the theory, operation, function, equipment set up procedures, CNC operation, checks and precision measurements of machining methods. You will provide technical instruction and demonstrations for artisan inspectors, aeronautical engineers and quality assurance specialist in the proper use of tools, machinery, technical references, and safety. You will make modifications to adapt material to new employees and current machinists.

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 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

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. And have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including Ability to do the theoretical, precise, and/or artistic work applies to skilled and semi-skilled occupations. SKILLED - use knowledge of trade theory and up-to-date trade practices. Skilled examples: Fabricate tools/fixtures/gages with critical dimensions. Use arithmetic/trade math for computations. Construct new, one-of-a-kind items. Invent new methods. Special/decorative effects. Plan/layout/set up operations. SEMI-SKILLED - special skills/procedures a worker must know and acquire through experience in line of work. Semi-skilled examples: Set up/shift storage locations. Select containers/protective devices/ cushioning materials. Pack items considering size/type/weight/fragility/how they are transported. Know locations of stock and how they are marked/tagged/ identified. Rotate items according to shelf life/age/date. Handling/processing/storing techniques. Machines/equipment used. Match names/numbers/other ID to orders or receipts. Fill out forms/record information 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]