Job: Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Inspector

Jobing Description

Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Inspector
JOB SUMMARY:

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This position is located in the Inspection Branch of the Inspection/Test/Training/Quality Assurance Division, Lifting & Handling Department. This position entails performing inspection and test functions on hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, electrical, solid, state, computerized, and mechanical/electrical components and systems on various types of cranes such as Portal cranes, Derrick cranes, floating cranes, cab operated/gantry cranes, bridge/overhead traveling cranes, and track/barge mounted cranes. This position is located at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* You must be a US Citizen.
* Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
* You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
* CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT A SF-50.

DUTIES:

Perform periodic maintenance inspections and emergent deficiency inspections of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE).

Identify deficiencies which preclude continuous safe equipment operation and advise the supervisor and cognizant codes of deficiencies requiring engineering resolution.

Initiate the proper corrective documents for engineering or shop work, perform in-process and acceptance inspections of work performed, and conduct appropriate operational checks or tests to ensure acceptable quality and satisfactory work completion.

Inspect and certify all hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, electrical, solid state, computerized, and mechanical/electrical components and systems equipment to the load test director during the certification test, interim test, and stability test and inspection test periods.

Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, electrical, solid state, computerized, and mechanical/electrical components and systems equipment during removal, repair, alteration, overhaul, installation and alignment.

Perform in-process and post-completion inspections of repairs and modifications, ensuring conformance to written detailed work instructions, contracts, and specifications.

Perform Load Test Director functions for category 3 WHE, and on an as needed basis, expedite scheduling of category 1 & 2 cranes, by directing the inspection and operational actions of a team for final testing and certifications of WHE.

Perform crane and railroad rail inspection, testing and certification.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.

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 the 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 a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Inspector without more than normal supervision such as:

1. Performed periodic inspections or maintenance and deficiency repairs of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE). 2. Identified deficiencies which preclude continuous safe equipment operation and advised the supervisor of needed repairs of the deficiencies requiring engineering resolution. 3. Initiated proper corrective documents for engineering or shop work, performed in-process inspections of own work performed or other work and conducted appropriate checks and/or tests to ensure acceptable quality and satisfactory work completion. 4. Inspected and certified hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, electrical, solid state, computerized, and mechanical/electrical components and systems equipment to the load test director during the certification test, interim test, stability test and inspection test periods. 5. Disassembled, repaired, and assembled machinery and equipment components including hydraulic, and pneumatic, electrical components such as brake mechanisms, hoists, spider gears, power take-offs, pumps, drive motors. 6. Performed tasks such as directed by the Load test Director during conductance of load tests on WHE. 7. Removing, replacing and fitting to proper tolerances within 0.001 or closer, bushings, bearings, journals, shafts, gears, pins, rollers and sleeves.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

Ability to Inspect.

Ability to read blueprints.

Knowledge of testing program requirements on mechanical, electrical and electronic requirement.

Knowledge of Weight Handling Equipment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BENEFITS:

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.

Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized.

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.

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.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Veteran s Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/VEOA_Eligible.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf

Veteran s Preference Information

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf

30% or More Disabled Veterans:

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf