Planner and Estimator (Production Machinery Mechanic)

Summary

About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and -operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813.

Duties

• Prepares plans, detailed specifications, and equipment, material and labor cost estimates for installation, maintenance, repair, modification, or removal of production machinery, industrial plant equipment and systems.
• Revise plans and estimates if necessary as work progresses.
• Troubleshoot, determine extent of repairs, parts needed, and time required to make repairs.
• Prepares sketches reflecting exacting details suitable for use to fabricate or manufacture needed parts/components.
• Coordinates and maintains liaison with user of equipment, requester, contractor, subcontractor, engineering personnel, command, HQ, etc., to gather required information, plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Receive work orders and applies journeyman Production Machinery Mechanic skills/knowledge to perform the complete scope of planning and estimating for installation, alteration, extension, modification, retrofit, maintenance and repair of equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Planner and Estimator (Production Machinery Mechanic) without more than normal supervision which includes: (1) Working knowledge in the installation, alteration, extension, modification, retrofit, maintenance and/or repair of industrial manufacturing equipment; (2) Interpreting technical manuals, factory specifications, and/or blueprints for completion of assignments; and (3) Utilizing automated systems to complete tasks such as: preparation of work orders, schedules, total man-hour requirements, or labor costs associated with mechanics and other trade workers in the maintenance of industrial equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require him to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally done in areas that are well lighted heated and ventilated. Incumbent may occasionally work inside areas that are drafty. The work is sometimes dirty, dusty, and greasy. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Logistics Career Field position. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.