Weight Handling Equipment Inspector/Mechanic.

Office of Naval Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC seeks a skilled technician to inspect, test, and repair Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) used for lifting and moving materials.

You will lead load tests, document repairs, and coordinate with local crane engineers and the Navy Crane Center (NCC) to ensure alterations and modifications meet applicable standards. This role requires diligence in safety, quality, and compliance across field sites.

Qualifications

• Qualifications emphasize quality of experience, not length of time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and examine major mechanical units and components of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE).
• Direct activities of crane inspectors, equipment mechanics, crane operators, and riggers.
• Evaluate equipment designs, alterations, and modifications.

Job description

• You will be required to perform inspections, tests, and make necessary assessment and repairs to a wide variety of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) used for lifting and moving of specific materials and supplies.
• You will make necessary repairs and assists in the preparation of Shop Repair Orders (SRO) to properly document each repair operation.
• You will make recommendations to supervision when inspection reveals unusual damage, deterioration or conditions where repairs are economically questionable, concerning inspection findings and other corrective actions.
• You will correspond with the local crane engineer as well as the Navy Crane Center (NCC) to ensure that alterations and modifications are approved and adhere to all applicable standards and regulations.
• You will serve as the Load Test Director and conduct load tests, operational tests, various type of proof tests, and related actions necessary to recommend certification or acceptance of WHE at NRL and associated field sites.

Duties

• You will be required to perform inspections, tests, and make necessary assessment and repairs to a wide variety of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) used for lifting and moving of specific materials and supplies.
• You will make necessary repairs and assists in the preparation of Shop Repair Orders (SRO) to properly document each repair operation.
• You will make recommendations to supervision when inspection reveals unusual damage, deterioration or conditions where repairs are economically questionable, concerning inspection findings and other corrective actions.
• You will correspond with the local crane engineer as well as the Navy Crane Center (NCC) to ensure that alterations and modifications are approved and adhere to all applicable standards and regulations.
• You will serve as the Load Test Director and conduct load tests, operational tests, various type of proof tests, and related actions necessary to recommend certification or acceptance of WHE at NRL and associated field sites.

Requirements

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.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• You may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• This work involves working from ladders, scaffolds and platforms which will require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

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 resume must demonstrate the following: I have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including 1) Performing operational tests for inspections to evaluate proper equipment operation; 2) Directing the activities of crane inspectors, equipment mechanics, crane operators, and riggers; 3) Inspecting, repairing, and examining major mechanical units and component parts such as gearboxes, brake systems, bearings, external gears, shafts, wire ropes, load chains, hydraulic cylinders, and other mechanical integral units of WHE for proper operation; and 4) Evaluating equipment designs, alterations, and modifications

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:

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.

Additional information

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.