Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op)

You will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) and be responsible for performing major overhaul and/or repairs on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment. Operating a 15-22 ton crane and 30 to 50 ton travel lift aboard Coast Guard vessels and stations.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Operating gasoline and diesel powered forklifts with maximum lifting capacities to 25 tons and 18 feet.

Reading and interpreting blueprints, preparing sketches, reports, and diagrams, and following manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions. Refueling and conducting routine maintenance of equipment, including oil and filter changes, tire repairs, and chassis and wire rope lubrication.

Transporting a variety of loads including buoys, small boats, wood and steel pilings, vessel masts, booms, crane sections, engines, and heavy equipment and machines.

Operating boom cranes of varying sizes (30-ton to 50-ton marine travel lift, 20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72 foot boom, 35-ton with 136 foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.).

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: To qualify for the Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader, WG-5334-10, applicants must meet the following screen-out job element to be considered for this position: Job Element #1: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) to be considered eligible for the position.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

To meet the screen-out examples of the duties includes: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) Technical Practices Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

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.