Marine Machinery Mechanic (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary This position is located in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it’s still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications Qualifications for the position are based on the  training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the Marine Machinery Mechanic your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to maintain and diagnose issues of marine vessels and equipment including reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, diesel engines, turbines, compressors, blowers, evaporators, condensers, and shipboard mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic control systems. Ability to improvise replacement assembly, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for marine vessels and equipment when standard procedures do not suffice. Ability to abide by safety procedures, programs, policies, environmental laws, and other regulations. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprinting, reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of materials Troubleshooting      Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Additional Conditions of Employment: PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work is arduous at times, requiring climbing up to 50 foot vertical ladders, frequently lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 45 pounds.  The employee is required to push, pull, kneel, crouch, stoop, and working in awkward positions and close quarters. Heavy exertion, excessive walking, performance of arduous and hazardous assignments are required. WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee is exposed to extreme heat, cold, high winds, rough water, and slippery surfaces. The employee must be alert and safety conscious at all times due to the nature of the work and surroundings. Work is performed both indoors and outside. Employee is subject to prevailing weather conditions, temperature extremes, and wet and/or icy conditions when working outside. Employee is subject to irritations and discomfort from noise, dust, grease, heat, and fumes when working either inside or outside. Work is performed on parts and systems that are dirty, oily, or greasy. Employee works in spaces containing installed asbestos. Employee is subject to cuts, bums, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and other injuries resulting from falls or hazards of the occupation when making repairs, or when positioning and/or moving equipment. Employee must follow prescribed safety practices, and use appropriate safety equipment (e.g., protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, protective clothing, etc.) which are provided. Some safety items may be uncomfortable to wear, or may be required to be worn for prolonged periods of time. In summary, the working environment is typical of, and includes all the hazards of, a shipboard, shipyard, and/or marine environment, including working in adverse climatic conditions and on slippery decks. May be required to work outside of normal hours in response to emergent conditions within the fleet or aboard out ported ships. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.