MARINE OPERATING ENGINEER MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MARINE OPERATING ENGINEER MECHANIC in the OPERATIONS DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates.

The selective placement factor is: To possess a United States Coast Guard 4000 HP Designated Duty Engineer License. Do you meet this requirement?

(Note: This must be noted in your resume and a copy must be submitted with your application package.) 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 a Marine Operating Engineer Mechanic without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by: 1) Applying knowledge of the safe and proper operation of tug boat engineering systems, including Caterpillar 3500 series main propulsion engines, Schottel azimuth stern drives, 120kw John Deere generators and switchboards, JohRie HPU, winch, and capstan, in addition to other auxiliary equipment onboard tugboats; 2) Directing marine technicians or contractors in performing maintenance and repairs on engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary generators, pumps, compressors, and firefighting equipment; 3) Collaborating and coordinating with shore support personnel regarding scheduled maintenance, yard availabilities and dry docking periods while overseeing the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and installation of equipment of various marine crafts; and 4) Displaying knowledge of planned maintenance programs similar to the Navy 3M systems for preventative vessel measures.

Displaying knowledge of planned maintenance programs similar to the Navy 3M systems for preventative vessel measures.

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=WG-4700 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 interpret manuals, instructions, specifications and technical drawings.
• You will use and maintain tools and specialized equipment.
• You will have knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• You will understand the use of measuring instruments (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and as appropriate to the line of work)
• You will work as a member of a team