PLANNER & ESTIMATOR (HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Planner and Estimator (Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic) in the Crane Maintenance Division (Code 730), Lifting and Handling Department of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

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 Planner & Estimator (Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic), WD-5803-08 without more than normal supervision performing duties including: Operating heavy mobile equipment and diagnosing mechanical defects or performance problems.

Imposing, substituting, or modifying parts when duplicates cannot be obtained. Applying trade background to determine proper sequence of work.

Determining procedures necessary to order and expedite materials used in maintenance and repair operations. Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, drawings, etc.

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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5800 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 compile detailed scopes and work packages for the overhaul, repair, and modification of heavy mobile equipment.
• You will estimate materials and identify shops required to assist with performing the work.
• You will initiate action to obtain necessary materials through shop stores, vendors, or local manufacturers.
• You will investigate and resolves problems concerning sources of supply substitutions, or interchangeability.
• You will revise plans and estimates as work progresses.