Job Summary

You will serve as a AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Job Description

This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The Selective Placement Factor is: Mechanic must possess the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification (Universal) as a pre-qualification for this wage grade. You must submit a copy of your certification with your application to be considered for this position. 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: 1) Planning work schedules and sequence of operations for the work force supervised; 2) Setting in-shop priorities and determines the number and type of personnel required to accomplish job assignments; 3) Assigning work to subordinates either orally, by providing written instructions, or electronically through the Computerized Facilities Management System; 4) Training subordinates in safety regulations and other regulations and policies established by the Federal Government; 5) Inspecting work in progress to ensure productivity, efficiency, economy and safety of operations; 6) Giving detailed supervision and resolves working problems as required; 7) Furnishing information regarding such matters as on-the-job injuries, accidents, and CPR and respirator certification records; 8) Enforcing safety, fire, and other regulations, and sees that good housekeeping is maintained in work areas supervised; 9) Obtaining, issuing, and advising on the use of safety equipment; 10) Keeping supervisor informed concerning job progress, technical and personal problems encountered or unsafe conditions not within his/her own ability to correct; 11) Attending meetings concerning requirements, specifications and technical matters relating to assigned work; 12) Recommending new methods, material or equipment for expediting and improving work execution. 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=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.