MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

You may be required to become Facility Response Team (FRT) qualified.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires long periods of constant standing and walking on the tugboat while underway. May be required to work in cramped or awkward positions. During emergencies may be required to endure long periods of work without rest. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three foot bulwark on rocking tug, which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms. Will be required to lift and move lines weighting up to 44 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 gasoline & diesel engines, tugboat and ship operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent will work outside in all kinds of weather and inside an engine room. Repair work might be performed at docks, marinas or in the shop. Will be subjected outdoor to hot sun, spray, rain, sleet and ice. Incumbent will be subjected indoors to heat and noise from an operating diesel engine or various hop equipment during testing or repair phases. Incumbent will be exposed to the following: industrial dirt, dust, grease, oil, industrial fumes and airborne particles. Possible injury from falls due to slippery footing and erratic motion. 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. Organic growths such as sea growth, barnacles and shellfish in dry docks, salt water systems, and other areas exposed to sea water. Must be physically able to stand high temperatures in the vessel engine rooms.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.