HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Duties
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• You will perform all maintenance functions required for all equipment and weapon systems processed through the Marine Depot Maintenance Command in support of several significant Marine corps wide programs.
• You will service, inspect, maintain and repair/overhaul a variety of heavy mobile equipment (e.g., bulldozers, road graders, rollers, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, missile transporters.
• You will repair/overhaul at least one type of major system, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines (including supercharged and turbo-charged), automatic/non-automatic transmissions, and a variety of positioning systems.
• You will troubleshoot, trace and locate defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• You will fit and install parts, such as pistons, valves, bearinqs, qears and cylinders, to appropriate tolerances and makes changes or modifications in accordance with specifications and guidelines.
• You will independently perform preventive maintenance and services on various complex electrical devices, equipment and components.
• You will repair, modify and replace defective components using the latest techniques in micro soldering.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

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.

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:

- Knowledge of technical practices associated with repair and maintenance of heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment: utility systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems, features or controls; diesel, xnultifuel, gasoline, and turbine engines; and automatic, standard, and cross- drive transmission heavy duty drive line systems.
- Skill in analyzing test results in order to locate improperly functioning parts for repair or replacement.
- Knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of variety of heavy duty systems, assemblies, and parts, including major systems
- Skill in troubleshooting entire electrical systems and related equipment, determining cause of malfunction, and making required repairs.

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.