HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER in the EXPEDITIONARY MAINTENANCE CENTER of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.

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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Applying knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles are applied to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment; 2) Ensure repairs are performed and overhaul of major systems such as supercharged and turbo engines, automatic and manual transmissions, and interrelated subsystems; 3) Verify progress of tasks assigned while ensuring all deadlines are met; and 4) Read and interpret equipment repair orders, technical trade publications, and blueprints.

NOTE*** This information must be clearly supported in your resume.

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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. Major Duties:

• You will verify all requirements from supervisors on issues that arise in the process of performing required work
• You will perform journeyman duties of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic on a daily basis.
• You will perform work requirements with other employees and setting the pace while demonstrating proper work methods
• You will ensure plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and stock is obtained from supply locations
• You will use electrical-mechanical systems and interrelated components such as control modules, switches, actuators, sensors and wiring.
• You will adherence to safety and housekeeping rules as required (for example, ensuring limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and all tools are used properly)