Marine Machinery Repairer

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of a(n) Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including the use of test equipment and measuring devices such as levels, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, tachometers, and calipers to repair, adjust, and test shipboard equipment and machinery such as cargo handling machinery, fire fighting equipment, lifeboat davits, evaporators, catwalks, ladders, hydraulic systems, and other machine ship equipment. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair, overhaul, and modification work of special floating plant engineering equipment powered by internal combustion engines. Physical Efforts: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hand, feet, and of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment. Working Conditions: Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noise, and fumes. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust in the lungs, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of machine tools, and to strains from infrequent lifting or swinging of somewhat heavy items .Wears safety glasses, shoes, and other equipment as required.