Marine Machinery Mechanic

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal law enforcement community relies on qualified Marine Machinery Mechanics to diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, propulsion machinery, and associated systems.

Responsibilities include interpreting manuals and work orders, using hand and power tools, and applying troubleshooting methods to restore vessel components efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge of marine machinery assembly, installation and repair.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, work orders, and shop directives.
• Capable of using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of selecting parts and applying troubleshooting methods.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs on diesel/gasoline marine engines and propulsion systems.
• Interpret instructions and specifications and repair or replace components as needed.
• Identify materials and replacement parts and ensure proper tool usage and safety.

Skills

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Technical Practices

Blueprint Reading

Troubleshooting

Interpret Instructions

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Measuring Devices

Job description

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, you must have had experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Marine Machinery Mechanic, WG-5334-10.

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.

The screen-out elements are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance.

Screen-out Job Element:

Ability to perform work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

1. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
2. Technical Practices
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc., including blueprint reading
4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. Troubleshooting

The job elements can be assessed using the following types of experience:

Qualified applicants must have experience applying knowledge of marine machinery assembly, installation, and repair to diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs on systems such as diesel and gasoline marine engines, propulsion machinery, generators, pumps, fuel systems, bilge systems, hydraulic steering systems, trailers, and related vessel components. Applicants must be able to interpret technical manuals, specifications, work orders, shop directives, and other instructions; use and maintain hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and measuring devices; identify and select appropriate materials and replacement parts; and apply troubleshooting methods to determine the nature and extent of repairs needed.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.