Maintenance Mechanic Leader

United States Fleet Forces Command; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Leader in the Production Resources Department to oversee maintenance operations and lead a small team of skilled workers. You will ensure crew members have plans, tools, and instructions to perform their duties safely and effectively.

You will train and guide up to 10 workers, coordinate interdepartmental work, and monitor quality while maintaining timely progress on tasks in a highly demanding

Qualifications

• Screen-out: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints; utilize shop mathematics to plan, compute, and layout projects.
• Ability to perform the full range of tasks including being skilled in the use of tools and equipment common to the trade and be skilled in safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure journeymen have plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, tools, etc. to perform their work operations.
• Coordinate work while assuring proper intertrade and inter-shop coordination, high quality assurance with timely, orderly completion.
• Maintain close observations of all work operations; ensure adherence to procedures and keep supervisor informed of problems.
• Take action to prevent bottlenecks, equipment and power breakdowns; ensure proper types and amounts of equipment at the job site.
• Maintain computer records of expended man hours and close out jobs when completed.
• Provide on-the-job training for up to 10 workers under your leadership, correct improper work methods, and ensure procedures are followed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Shop mathematics

Trade tools & equipment

Safety practices

Problem solving

Job description

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

Major Duties

• You will ensure journey-men have the necessary plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, tools, etc. to perform their work operations.
• You will coordinate work while assuring proper intertrade and inter-shop coordination, high levels of quality assurance with timely yet orderly job completion.
• You will maintain close observations of all work operations; assure proper adherence to procedures and guidelines, as well as keeping the first line supervisor informed of problems associated with these items.
• You will take appropriate action to prevent and/or overcome bottlenecks, equipment and power breakdowns, assure that proper types and amounts of equipment are at the job site.
• You will maintain computer records of expended man hours, and closing out jobs when completed.
• You will provide on the job training for up to 10 workers under your leadership, correct improper work methods, and ensure assigned work procedures are being followed.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 lift/carry up to 50lbs.
• You will be required to work in confined spaces.
• You will be required to operate a truck, tractor, and/or vehicle.
• You will be required to distinguish between colors and shades of colors.
• You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.

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

• I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including interpreting and applying building plans and blueprints; utilizing shop mathematics to plan, compute, and layout projects.
• I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including being skilled in the use of tools and equipment common to the trade and be skilled in the safety precautions, principals, and work methods associated with a maintenance mechanic; utilizing tools and equipment common to the trade.
• I have the ability to perform common tasks including utilizing knowledge of the physical exterior and interior configurations of a large variety of submarines and surface ships; 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.

Additional Information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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