This vacancy is for aWL-5334-10, Marine Mechanic Leader located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. To qualify for the Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader, WL-5334-10, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Job Element #73 Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT). These duties include: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Troubleshooting National Service Experience (i.e., 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.
This position serves as a Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader - NIE, leading and performing major overhaul and/or repairs on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment aboard Coast Guard vessels and stations or used in support of Coast Guard missions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Receiving work assignments from the supervisor and passes them on to assigned Marine Machinery Mechanics, Machinist, Maintenance Mechanics, Welders, Electricians, Carpenter, and Maintenance Mechanic (Electric/HVAC) and demonstrating appropriate work procedures and techniques. Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information. Installing, adjusting, setting, repairing, or replacing engine controls, governors, unloaders, safety valves, steering gear and rudders. Planning the sequence of repair tasks, selecting and safely using the proper tools, devices, and equipment. Complies with appropriate specifications and instructions in manuals, regulations and guides, so that clearances, fittings, adjustments and settings are precise and made within designated clearances and tolerances. Using precision test and measuring instruments such as Alignment telescopes and lasers, levels, feeler gauges, tachometers and calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, verniers, dial indicators and micrometers to repair, adjust and test shipboard equipment and machinery such as cargo handling machinery, and firefighting equipment.