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Position Title
Marine Machinery Repairer
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1541-GLCA-23-12114443-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Marine Machinery Repairer, WG-5334-08 with the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Page, Arizona. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
Ability to do the work of the Marine Machinery Repairer without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out) (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the experience requirements for a Marine Machinery Repairer position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these experience requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
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Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Assemble, install, and/or repairs parts, components, and systems related to a variety of mechanical and electrical systems in boats, boat motors and/or equipment.
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3. Install and/or repair foundations for marine machinery.
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4. Bolt down parts and accessories to foundations.
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5. Clean and install parts in a variety of vehicles and equipment.
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Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Perform routine maintenance, remove and/or replace components in a variety of vehicles and equipment.
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7. Connect steam lines, air hose couplings, fuel lines, lubrication systems, and/or other power source prior to operation.
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8. Post repairs or services ordered to appropriate records.
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9. Disassemble and/or assemble simple machine components.
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Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Utilize technical manuals, internet searches, and bulletins to maintain boats, boat motors, and/or equipment.
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11. Follow written and/or oral instructions repair boats, boat motors, and/or equipment.
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12. Perform welding which is within the guidelines for inland water use as set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Utilize and/or maintain tools and equipment of the trade used to maintain a wide variety of boats, boat motors, and equipment.
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14. Utilize gas and arc welding equipment to complete welds on all types of metals such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze.
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15. Perform safe towing operations of disabled boats under various conditions.
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16. Operate boats ranging in size from 14 feet to 60 feet which includes 36-foot push boats and up to 65-foot barges.
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Trouble shooting (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Find the root of and/or resolve problems with a mechanical and electrical systems in a variety of boats, boat motors and/or equipment.
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18. Utilize technical manuals to assist with troubleshooting boat, boat motors, and equipment.
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19. Locate defective parts and/or components that need to be repaired or replaced.
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20. Operate all boats to test and check operation and/or determine any problems.
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Knowledge of Materials (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Bolt down parts and accessories to foundations.
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22. Connect steam lines, air hose couplings, fuel lines, lubrication systems, and/or other power source prior to operation.
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23. Utilize gas and arc welding equipment to complete welds on all types of metals such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze.
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