USA Staffing

Position Title: Power Support Systems Mechanic
Agency: Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Announcement Number: DE-10487930-19-KLW Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, May 13, 2019 to Friday, May 17, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

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

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.

2. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Read all of the statements below, and then select the response based on your highest level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Utilizing knowledge of mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems to include their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and the principles behind the operation of AC and DC electrical power generation systems, combustion powered reciprocation engines, turbine engines, multi-fuel engines, heating and cooling systems, metering systems, and pressure regulators; 2) Performing repairs on diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines, conditioning systems, combution powered generators and compressors, and other complex components; this includes completely disassembling, reassembling, overhauling, and adjusting to specification; and 3) Troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment for mechnical and electrical systems, as well as sensing and controlling devices. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: 1) Troubleshooting and overhauling, rebuilding or making comparable major repairs to powered support systems, including the major components (e.g., engines, generators, alternators, gears, compressors, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical components) to aircraft ground support equipment, general utilities support equipment, and /or engineering and construction support equipment; 2) Utilizing various instruments(ohmmeters, meggers, ammeters, etc.) t diagnose malfunctioning electrical regulation, starting, generating, and distribution systems; and 3) Working from insttruction such as work orders, pre-repair inspection reports, user reports, standard operating procedures, of oral instruction which give an indication of the possible problelms and the kinds and extent of repairs desired. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Making repairs to powered support systems including aircraft ground support equipment, general utilities support equipment, and / or engineering and construction support equipment utilitizing various instruments (ohmmeters, meggars, ammeters, etc.); 2) Working from instructions such as work orders to determine the procedures for making repairs. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

D. I have the ability to perform simple tasks or I have received training on this type of work.

E. I do not have on-the-job training or the abilities described above.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

2. Perform assembly and installation of electrical power support systems (e.g., electrical power plants, power distribution equipment).

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.