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MARINE OPERATING ENGINEER MECHANIC

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

Summary

You will serve as a MARINE OPERATING ENGINEER MECHANIC in the OPERATIONS DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/02/2026 to 04/08/2026
Salary
$38.28 - $44.70 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Bangor, WA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
ST-12923461-26-MVP
Control number
863508900

Duties

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  • You will interpret manuals, instructions, specifications and technical drawings.
  • You will use and maintain tools and specialized equipment.
  • You will have knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
  • You will understand the use of measuring instruments (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and as appropriate to the line of work)
  • You will work as a member of a team

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications

This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: To possess a United States Coast Guard 4000 HP Designated Duty Engineer License. Do you meet this requirement? (Note: This must be noted in your resume and a copy must be submitted with your application package.)

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 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 Marine Operating Engineer Mechanic without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by: 1) Applying knowledge of the safe and proper operation of tug boat engineering systems, including Caterpillar 3500 series main propulsion engines, Schottel azimuth stern drives, 120kw John Deere generators and switchboards, JohRie HPU, winch, and capstan, in addition to other auxiliary equipment onboard tugboats; 2) Directing marine technicians or contractors in performing maintenance and repairs on engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary generators, pumps, compressors, and firefighting equipment; 3) Collaborating and coordinating with shore support personnel regarding scheduled maintenance, yard availabilities and dry docking periods while overseeing the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and installation of equipment of various marine crafts; and 4) Displaying knowledge of planned maintenance programs similar to the Navy 3M systems for preventative vessel measures.

Displaying knowledge of planned maintenance programs similar to the Navy 3M systems for preventative vessel measures.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4700

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

A forty-hour work week is typical of this position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Work may be required at any of Regional locations: NBK Bremerton, NBK Bangor, NAVMAG Indian Island, or NAVSTA Everett.

Physical Effort: The work requires long periods of standing and walking on the tugboat while underway. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over 3-foot bulkheads on a rocking tugboat, which requires use of legs, hands, and arms. Will be required to lift and move lines weighing up to 44 pounds, must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Must have sufficient hearing to understand verbal commands over surrounding noise of vessel and ship operations. Must be able to distinguish between basic colors and shades of color.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure 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 Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:

  • ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
  • ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING
  • ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
  • ABILITY TO WORK AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM
  • KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.
  • USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK)


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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.

All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA
120 South Dewey Street
Bremerton, WA 98314
US

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