Summary You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Lifting and Handling Department (C200), Crane Engineering Division (Code 210), Crane Maintenance Brance at Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay (TRIFEFFAC-KB), of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY. Responsibilities You will be responsible for determining the cause of mechanical operating problems, traces and locates defects, and makes repairs to Weight Handling Equipment such as portal, dock, and fixed cranes. You will be responsible for performing structural fabrication to include bend, cut and shape structural components in support of repairs or replacement of such. You will be responsible for installing, testing, repairing, and making critical adjustments to various types of operational, load bearing and operational safety devices in accordance with written guidance or higher directives. You will be responsible for requiring driving and operating various types of government vehicles and material handling equipment in support of maintenance purposes. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: WG-11: Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling a variety of cranes and related equipment with capacities of up to 150 tons. Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, or maintaining any type of crane categorized as Category 1, 2, 3, or 4, to include repairs on various systems within this equipment such as diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, power trains, brakes, and 36- volt DC and lower electrical systems. Experience rebuilding individual components to like-new condition with a thorough understanding of engine systems including fuel, lubrication, and cooling systems, as well as governors and turbochargers. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, sketches, and manufacturers handbook of a mechanical nature and well versed in equipment, instruments, and tools of the trade. WG-10: Experience troubleshooting and isolating hydraulic problems on various types of mobile cranes utilizing schematics and test equipment. Experience troubleshooting and repairing problems with batteries, starters, solenoids, relays, lights, gauges, load moment indicators, engine safety, and other electrical systems utilizing standard electrical test equipment. Experience installing, testing, repairing, and making critical adjustments to various types of operational. load bearing and operational safety devices in accordance with written guidance or higher directives. 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. Education There is no education substitute for a WG-5803-11. There is no education substitute for a WG-5803-10. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. The incumbent is exposed to moving objects and machinery sharp edges, overhead hazards, foot hazards, and is required to work at various heights. The incumbent works in an industrial environment. The incumbent is required to lift tools and materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Work is performed in uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, reaching, climbing, and crouching. They work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Incumbent may be required to work at heights of 100 feed or more. 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. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.