Engine And Pump Operator Job in Portsmouth - 90138219 - ZA.ZOTPY0WUOA

Job Title:
ENGINE AND PUMP OPERATOR

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Job Announcement Number:
AN371246

SALARY RANGE:
$20.00 - $23.39 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, September 16, 2010 to Friday, September 16, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-5419-09

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
09

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Portsmouth, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:The NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD in Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.  It is the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy and it's also the most multifaceted.

Applicants under this announcement will be considered for full-time and/or seasonal (on-call) career/career-conditional employment.

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Must have relevant experience (see Qualifications).
• Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Shift work required.
• No PCS or moving expenses authorized.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Portsmouth, VA

• Conducts inspections of dry docks and surrounding areas to detect unsatisfactory environmental conditions (i.e., unauthorized discharges into the river, improperly stored hazardous materials, malfunction of runoff collection systems). 
• Operates small boats and associated equipment to perform waterborne inspections of environmental conditions and to respond to hazardous spills. 
• Advises and coordinates with the project team to correct deficient conditions discovered during inspections. 
• Assesses and performs control and cleanup of spills of oil and other hazardous substances, both afloat and ashore. 
• Operates a variety of engines, pumps, hydraulic machinery, oil separators, and related equipment to load and off-load barges, receive and process bilge and tank liquids, and dewater drydocks. 
• Monitors, and maintains the shipyard's Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) industrial wastewater pretreatment systems. 
• Performs preventative maintenance on valves, pumps, and all equipment associated with the DAF.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To qualify for this position at the WG-09 level, you must demonstrate the ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision; knowledge of engines, gauges, valves, pumps, and safety equipment used on barges, floating cranes, and in facilities; skill in operating, maintaining, and recognizing malfunctions in spill and wastewater management equipment; skill in detecting and responding to spills and environmental hazards; and the ability to interpret blueprints, instructions, and environmental control guidelines.

All qualification requirements must be met by midnight (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Physical exam is required.

The work of this position is primarily accomplished at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia; however, the incumbent may be assigned to other duty stations throughout the Hampton Roads area including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.

Physical Demands:

• Incumbent lifts and carries items weighing 45 pounds and over.
• Heavy physical exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work requires pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulders, stooping, twisting, walking, climbing, standing, kneeling, and bending.
• Incumbent must have the physical capacity to work in areas with excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, and noise; work from ladders and platforms, in awkward and uncomfortable positions, and in confined spaces; and entering accesses 18 inches in diameter.

Working Conditions:

• The incumbent may be exposed to cuts, burns, falls, bruises, and other injuries and must work safely.
• Incumbent must wear protective clothing and equipment including a negative-pressure air-purifying respirator.
• Duties of the position subject incumbent to many hazards including, but not limited to: working on slippery or uneven surfaces; operating and working around machinery with moving parts; working around vibrations, elevators, electricity, and sharp edges; and being in confined spaces.
• Some work will be performed in areas where incumbent may be exposed to potentially harmful physical and chemical agents including: greases and oils, asbestos, lead, dust, fumes, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and chemicals.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will receive a rating based on the degree to which your background information provided matches the responses you selected in the Assessment Questionnaire. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your experience as it relates to the following competencies:

• Technical Practices
• Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, and specifications.

• Safety

• Knowledge of equipment

• Operation of equipment

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions

Application status may be viewed by accessing your Application Manager account at https://applicationmanager.gov/ and clicking on the vacancy identification number (AN371246) to view your Application Package Status screen.

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Veterans' Preference:  If you are a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or an official statement (including Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the proof/documents required by that form.  For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter.

Career Transition Program:  This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.  To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated 'well-qualified' or at a score of 85 and above.  For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as an ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#intro.

Selective Service:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 

Follow the prompts to complete the on-line assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to your saved application materials, log in at: https://applicationmanager.gov/ and click on Vacancy ID AN371246.

If you cannot apply online, you will need to:

1) Print the instructions and questionnaire by clicking View Occupational Questionnaire.

2) Print the 1203FX form to record your responses to the questionnaire.  Each page must contain your SSN and the VacancyAN371246

3) Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to:  1-478-757-3144.

4) Print the Fax Cover Page and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g., resume, transcripts, veterans documentation, etc.) to the same fax number above.

Please do not complete steps 1-4 above if you are applying on-line.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Résumé
• Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire                      

Other Supporting Documents:(Only submit if applicable to you.)

• Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., Member Copy 4 of the DD-214)
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation

All documents must be submitted by midnight (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this job opportunities announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
Phone: (757)441-6765
Email: NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
Mid Atlantic Svc Branch Norfolk
OPM Federal Building
200 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510-1886

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration.