Marine Machinery Repairer

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A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, you must have had experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Marine Machinery Repairer, WG-5334-8. Applicant must have experience performing such duties asassisting Marine Machine Mechanics in troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, installing, adjusting, modifying, maintaining, repairing, and testing complex diesel and gasoline internal combustion marine engines and related equipment. My expertise includes working with propulsion machinery, generators, pumps, fuel lines, bilge pumps, electronics, and hydraulic steering systems. I am familiar with the operation and maintenance of Contender and Zodiac-style boats, as well as Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Evinrude, and Caterpillar engines. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Physical Efforts: Make repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. They frequently stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and make repairs in other tight spaces. They frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Working Conditions: Servicing of equipment may be performed in shop or on-site. Most work is done outside under cover or on-site at a dock where other vessels are usually present. Frequently stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Crawls under and over vessels and makes repairs while on hard, usually damp surfaces. Performs repairs outside, sometimes in bad weather. Dirt, dust, and grease are always present. Vessel fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate the skin. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains.