Job Description
The Department of the Navy is hiring a Marine Machinery Mechanic Supervisor I (WS 10) to lead teams performing troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and installation of marine engines and auxiliary equipment on vessels.
Work sites include Point Loma Complex in San Diego, CA, as well as Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and other locations.
In this role, you will assign tasks, ensure proper work methods, coordinate with contractor technical representatives, and review work for quality and adherence to deadlines. You will also support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs and promote a safe, efficient work environment.
This position is ideal for experienced marine machinery mechanics with supervisory experience who want to apply their technical leadership skills in a federal shipyard or naval maintenance facility.
The role offers stable federal employment with opportunities for advancement within the Department of the Navy.
Salary & Compensation
Estimated market salary: $45,000 - $85,000 per year.
Qualification
This WS-10 Marine Machinery Mechanic Supervisor I position has a screen-out element: Ability to Lead or Supervise. Applicants must demonstrate through experience and training the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties. Emphasis is on quality of experience, not length of time.
- Screen-out element: Ability to Lead or Supervise
- applicants must receive at least two points on this element to be considered.
- Experience must show knowledge and skill in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing marine engines and auxiliary equipment such as propulsion machinery, generators, pumps, compressors, and fire fighting systems.
- Experience coordinating with contractor technical representatives and directing workers in a marine maintenance environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Experience in federal or military shipyard maintenance is beneficial but not required.
- Must meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
- Volunteer work may be credited if it demonstrates relevant skills.
Role Responsibilities
Direct personnel in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing marine engines and propulsion machinery.
- Coordinate with contractor technical representatives for troubleshooting, analysis, and repairs.
- Assign immediate tasks to individual workers and ensure proper work methods, plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available.
- Monitor work in progress and upon completion to ensure instructions on sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines are met.
- Review products for acceptability and determine satisfactory amount and quality of work.
- Actively support and promote all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program.
- Enforce safety regulations and ensure use of personal protective equipment.
How to Apply
Open the USAJOBS announcement and with your USAJOBS/Login.gov account.
- Complete the federal application questionnaire and attach a resume (limited to 2 pages) that includes employer names, dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan/series/grade for relevant federal experience.
- Submit supporting documents such as transcripts, DD-214 (if claiming veterans' preference), or other eligibility documentation.
- Ensure your complete application package is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 13,
- Late applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
This position requires U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
- Must participate in direct deposit and pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May require a pre-appointment physical examination and security clearance.
- Random drug testing may be required; failure to report or pass may result in rescinded offer.
- Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, high noise levels, and require personal protective equipment.
- Uncommon tours including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote sites, may be necessary.
About Company
The Department of the Navy is a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for naval operations and maintaining the fleet. It operates shipyards, naval bases, and maintenance facilities across the country and worldwide. This position is part of the Navy's civilian workforce, supporting the readiness of naval vessels through skilled trades and supervision. Working for the Navy offers federal benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to contribute directly to national defense.