Marine Machinery Repairer – Cheboygan, MI
Job Description:
As a Marine Machinery Repairer within the Great Lakes Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Serves as the Marine Machinery Repairer (MMR) aboard a large vessel (between 100 and 299 gross registered tons) operated in support of fishery research on the Great Lakes.
Responsible for the operational readiness of the vessel, equipment and crew as well as for routine maintenance and safety of the research vessel while at sea.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and procures parts and consumables necessary to ensure operational readiness of the research vessel and tracks expenditures within budgetary constraints.
Maintains standard maintenance and operating records for all engines and other operating machinery and equipment, and advises vessel Captain as to their maintenance, repair, and/or overhaul requirements.
Exercises good safety practices in the operation of all machinery, equipment, and tools and will be particularly alert for the safety of other crew members during his/her operation of deck machinery used in experimental fishing operations.
Operates government owned vehicle as an incidental driver. Operates and maintains a motorized watercraft less than 26 feet in length. Performs Crewmember duties while onboard large vessels.
Job Requirements:
Key Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOI's Motorboat Operator Certification Course.
Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
Selectee is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
If selected you may be asked to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as those related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
Driver's License/Driving Record - You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements:(1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
Pre-Employment Medical - Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.
Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job related task statements in this announcement. To be basically qualified for this position applicants must meet the identified screen-out element below.
To Apply, Contact:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/713870200
