This position is located in the Department of Maintenance and Repair, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York. Midshipmen in residence at the Academy number approximately 1000. The physical plant of the academy consists of 82 acres of grounds, 42 buildings (over 700,000 square feet of floor space) consisting of administration buildings, officer's residences, a library, classrooms, a chapel, Midshipmen residence buildings, athletic fields and grandstand, parking areas, piers, floats and gangways, a considerable number of sailing and power craft, a garage with 22 motor vehicles of all types, a steam generating plant, various shops used for maintenance repair and fabrication of parts and units, such features as lawns, shrubs, hedges, flower beds, a greenhouse and swimming pools. In addition, the Academy provides administrative space for numerous tenant operations from other government agencies.
This position is ideal for a highly motived, experienced maintenance mechanic in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities using a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work and other related trades.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Maintenance and Repair, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York. Midshipmen in residence at the Academy number approximately 1000. The physical plant of the academy consists of 82 acres of grounds, 42 buildings (over 700,000 square feet of floor space) consisting of administration buildings, officer's residences, a library, classrooms, a chapel, Midshipmen residence buildings, athletic fields and grandstand, parking areas, piers, floats and gangways, a considerable number of sailing and power craft, a garage with 22 motor vehicles of all types, a steam generating plant, various shops used for maintenance repair and fabrication of parts and units, such features as lawns, shrubs, hedges, flower beds, a greenhouse and swimming pools. In addition, the Academy provides administrative space for numerous tenant operations from other government agencies.
This position is ideal for a highly motived, experienced maintenance mechanic in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities using a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work and other related trades.
Works alone or as part of a team. Troubleshoots equipment to determine the area of difficulty; what parts or material are required; methods, techniques, and procedures to use in completing repairs. Plans his/her work.
Must have the skill to identify and repair the full range of problems that may occur within the grounds of the Academy.
Provides a full-time preventative maintenance program, and is responsible for most repairs that can be accomplished.
Must be able to read and layout work from blueprints, sketches, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and specifications and other materials to determine the characteristics and repair of the equipment.
Must have the skill to identify and repair the full range of problems that may occur within the grounds of the Academy. Must be skilled in the use of all hand and power tools and equipment common to the trades.
Troubleshoots equipment to determine the area of difficulty; what parts or material are requires; and the methods, techniques, and procedures to use in completing repairs.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen.
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Provide all required documents by closing date
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
MEDICAL EXAM: Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation is required.
WORK SHIFTS: This position requires working on various shifts (day and night) including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays as necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle objects weighing 20 kilograms (45) pounds and occasionally carry objects weighing 223 kilograms (50) pounds or more over considerable distances.
DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a current and valid state operator’s motor vehicle license and an acceptable driving record.
DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.
For the Wage Grade 10, to qualify, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following:
Applicants must have journey level proficiency in at least two of the mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing trades.
Your application will also be rated on the following job elements:
Ability to do the work of the position.
Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repairs, etc.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of materials.
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.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains a model federal work environment that is free of discrimination. DOT ensures equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, or protected activity.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of two categories: Highly Qualified and Qualified which is based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference that have provided supporting documents will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If your resume does not support the specialized experience or if your application does not support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your final rating may be modified and/or you may be disqualified from consideration.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package. If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
RESUME: Showing relevant experience and education and fully supporting the required specialized experience.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE.
VETERANS: In order to be considered as preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming compensably disabled preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT DOCUMENTS: - Only required if requesting priority consideration under https: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf</A>. You must submit ALL of the FOLLOWING: your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. To receive priority consideration, you MUST be deemed well qualified for this vacancy (falling in the Gold Category).
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET) at (202) 366-1298. You may also email us at Transjobs@dot.gov.
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Next steps
You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
RESUME: Showing relevant experience and education and fully supporting the required specialized experience.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE.
VETERANS: In order to be considered as preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming compensably disabled preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT DOCUMENTS: - Only required if requesting priority consideration under https: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf</A>. You must submit ALL of the FOLLOWING: your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. To receive priority consideration, you MUST be deemed well qualified for this vacancy (falling in the Gold Category).
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET) at (202) 366-1298. You may also email us at Transjobs@dot.gov.
DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
