HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

About the role

You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Lifting & Handling Department (700), Deputy Lifting & Handling Dept (701), Crane Maintenance Division (730) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Responsibilities

You will find ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.

You will adjust items and systems to assure proper operation of complete systems or vehicles.

You will drive various types of government vehicles and operate various types of government equipment for maintenance purposes.

You will make changes or modifications in accordance with specifications and guidelines.

Requirements

• 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• 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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

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.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

• Ability to articulate understanding, knowledge and skill to co-workers on heavy mobile systems and components.
• Ability to understand operational theory, check-out procedures, and apply skills to perform heavy mobile equipment mechanic work.
• Ability to utilize heavy mobile systems and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate trade theory and techniques.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Benefits

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.