MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC.

About the Role

This position involves maintaining and repairing lock and dam operating equipment, performing abrasive blast cleaning, applying protective paint coatings, conducting deckhand duties, and operating heavy equipment to support maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lock and dam operating equipment
• Perform abrasive blast cleaning on structures and machinery
• Apply protective paint coatings by spray and brush
• Conduct deckhand duties including rigging and mooring boats
• Operate heavy equipment supporting maintenance tasks

Requirements

• Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment to minimize hazardous conditions
• Serve a one-year probationary period
• Pass a suitability or fitness determination via a background investigation
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions
• Complete pre-employment and annual physical examinations
• Comply with random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program
• Designated as "Mission Essential" — required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and alternating hours
• Regularly lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Business travel up to 75% of the time

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the following employment authority categories are eligible to apply:

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to perform the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision, including repairing equipment, performing abrasive blasting, painting, conducting deckhand duties, and operating heavy equipment.

• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Troubleshooting

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

Physical Effort: Work requires continual physical effort, including handling equipment and tools while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working overhead. Tasks may involve crawling and crouching in strained or awkward positions for prolonged periods, often at heights up to 55 feet. Employees must possess agility to work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, or other stagings and lift, carry, and set up equipment or materials weighing up to 75 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds). Handling blasting hose requires control of 110 psi pressure.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily outdoors but also inside enclosed or semi-enclosed locations such as miter gate enclosures, valve gate recesses, tainter gate recesses, or tainter/roller dam gates. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and weather conditions typical of the local climate. Inside work exposes employees to fumes, dust, or other unpleasant environments. Work may involve heights above ground or water, subjecting employees to risks of falls and injuries. Exposure to heat, dust, rust, scale, abrasives, paint fumes, and potential hazards such as eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and cuts is common. Protective clothing, gloves, or other equipment may cause some discomfort.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. 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 specific benefits offered.