Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Duties

In this position, you will serve as a Powered Support Systems Mechanic in the Facilities Management Division, Mt. Weather Emergency Operations Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and overhauling power generating equipment.

Typical assignments include:

• Performing the routine maintenance; tune-up; and overhauls on diesel engines rated from 15-4,300 horsepower; and assisting WG-11 mechanics which consists of tasks ranging from minor repairs, such as tightening loose nuts and bolts and loose connections and replacing lost screws, to major overhaul involving all parts of diesel engines;
• Assisting in the operation of a 5000 KVA power plant, recording hourly pressure and temperature readings of operating engines;
• Ensuring all daily log books and charts are maintained and up to date, and keeping inventory of all spare parts;
• Performing maintenance, repair and overhaul of specialized hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Working Conditions:

WG-10 grade level Powered Support Systems Mechanics may work inside or outside. Inside, they are frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside, they may work in bad weather, in rain or snow, or in wet or icy areas. Both inside and outside, the mechanics are frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes and hard damp floors or surfaces. WG-10 grade level mechanics work on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting and moving equipment and are exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the mechanics follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eye-glasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators, gloves and clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.

Physical Effort:

WG-10 grade level mechanics perform work which involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing and arm movement. They sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas. They frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists or helpers.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.