Marine Machinery Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Aquatic Conservation Region 8, Lodi Fish and Wildlife office, LODI,CALIFORNIA. The Small Craft Operator and Marine Mechanic Team plays a vital role in supporting all projects within the Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO), with a primary focus on two collaborative programs: the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program (DJFMP) and the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM) Program.
Major duties
At the full performance level (WG-10) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing operational tests and repairs on diesel- and gasoline-powered marine boat engines (both outboard and inboard), stern drives, propellers, jet drives, and electrical and hydraulic systems to ensure equipment safety with an emphasis on diesel experience. - Planning, repairing, and modifying hydraulic and electric winch systems. - Installing and repairing marine machinery such as steering assemblies, power drives, and control systems in order to disassemble, repair, and rebuild components. - Using accepted trade methods and techniques of welding (TIG, MIG, AC/DC stock, Oxyacetylene), hydraulics, painting, electrical repair, and fiberglass work. - Occasionally operates navigates, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outdrive (I/O), powered vessels.
What you need to qualify
Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Troubleshooting Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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