EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE REPAIRER LEADER

Summary

You will serve as a EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE REPAIRER LEADER in the Production Resources Department (900), Production Facilities and Equipment Division, Toolroom and Equipment Maintenance Branch (900F12) at the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• You will be responsible for over 1,000 different hand tools to ensure all are functioning correctly including handles on tools which may need replacement.
• You will perform a wide variety of repair which involves the overhaul and disassembly and assembly of parts, equipment, portable power equipment that consists of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• You will pass on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started.
• You will maintain a current knowledge, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• You will check work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• You will assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE Ability to use a variety of both routine and some complex mechanical and electrical operating characteristics of tools, High Torque Volt systems, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to be able to troubleshoot rework, disassemble, repair, reassemble, replace and test equipment. Ability to check parts and replace worn or broken parts, such as bearings, bushings, "0" rings, seals, defective wiring (except in electric motors) etc. Ability to work from plans, technical manuals, sketches, and diagrams to determine clearances, torque pressures, calibration, make measurements of great precision and complexity for proper adjustment of assemblies and completion of tasks. Ability to determine when tools and equipment should be sent to test, repair, and/or calibration shops. Abitlity to use hand tools, precision measuring tools and devices, power equipment and shop machinery to complete disassemble, rework, repairs, balancing, and assembly of items. Ability to navigate and use Electronic Facility & Equipment Maintenance program "EFEM". Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to apply

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052149 3. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/11/2026. Applications received after 09/11/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. For additional information on viewing your application status, click https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.