INSTRUMENT MECHANIC LEADER (EXPERT)
What you'd do
You will serve as a INSTRUMENT MECHANIC in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL SHOP of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, test and calibrate a variety of complex, multifunctional, interrelated, multicomponent precision instruments and equipment. You will determine if making needed repairs and adjustments would be feasible and cost effective. You will make modifications or adaptations to obtain desired performance characteristics. You will consider interactions of functionally related subsystems to isolate malfunctions when making repairs adjustments and alignments.
What you need to qualify
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE - Test and troubleshoot to analyze, repair and maintain physical/dimensional/ optical/electromechanical instrument systems. - Repair, overhaul and calibrate unusually complex instruments and equipment. - Use a variety of trade tools, measurement devices and test equipment to adapt them to special applications. - Trace and correct malfunctions in unusually complex equipment. - Read and interpret complex multi-view drawing, sketches, wiring diagrams, and other technical materials. - Use shop mathematics pertaining to electricity, and mechanics when making repairs and conducting initial and final tests and calibrations. 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=Overview http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#WG-3300 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.
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