Job summary

About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG245639868815 Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Major duties

Stands a regular engine room watch aboard a diesel powered towboat. Performs repair and maintenance of engines, drive trains and mechanical components on a variety of floating and mobile equipment. Removes engines or power packs from the vessels. Completely disassembles engines; V-engine, L-engine, and opposed engine; and gas or multi-fuel determining the extent of repair and/or rebuild, i.e., grind valves, hone cylinders, and bearings. Diagnoses and repairs all types of failure in electrical systems (12 and 24 volts) using various devices and testing equipment. Repairs and replaces wiring; removes, tests, repairs and replaces defective assemblies and parts, i.e.; line switches relays, and etc.; repairs and adjusts controls, i.e., voltage control units, current controls, series switches, etc.

Qualification

This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Physical Support Br, Nav Section, Motor Vessel Grugett, Memphis, TN 38103. Duty location is Ensley Engineering Yard. Work schedule: This position requires frequent mandatory overtime and weekend work, and occasional shift work. During towing season the work schedule is 12 hour shifts. During Lay-up work schedule is 40 hours a week. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Completely disassembles engines, using various devices and testing equipment; Repairs and adjusts power and mechanical steering systems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Work is frequently performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions. There is frequent climbing, standing, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds by individuals and of greater weights with assistance. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. Subject to dangers of flammable fuels, exhaust fumes and gases, metal chipping and grinding, moving machinery, slippery decks, and hazards attending movement of floating plant.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.