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 to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/07/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13046276). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.