Armorer / Site Lead (OBMLS Specialist III/Site Lead)
DMS International job in Chesapeake, VA
Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
Quality in delivering solutions,
Leadership,
Innovation,
Teamwork,
Integrity in conduct,
Responsiveness to our customer's mission
Job Description
DMS is seeking Armorer / Site Lead (OBMLS Specialist III/Site Lead) who will supervise and perform armory personnel who provide support for classroom and field laboratory instruction for U.S. Navy high-risk training evolutions.
The Armorer/Site Lead performs supervision and training support duties associated with the delivery of small arms and crew served weapons training. The Armorer/Site Lead supervises and trains Armorers, Armorer/EMTs, and AA&E Range Technicians. The Armorer/Site Lead has a thorough understanding of maintenance and logistical tasks performed by subordinates and of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) safety, security, and accountability regulations and programs. They assign and monitor small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), training facilities, Training Unique Equipment (TUE) and Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS) maintenance and review records to analyze maintenance trends. The Armorer/Site Lead regularly reports the material condition and accountability status of AA&E, VAS, SAWS, and other controlled inventory items to Activity Leadership and advises Activity Leadership to resolve identified discrepancies. The Armorer/Site Lead accounts for ammunition and explosives (AE) in the official record including the requisition, issue, receipt, expenditure, and disposition of assets via computer-based applications. They provide oversight of an AE qualifications and certification (QUAL/CERT) program and serve as an AE QUAL/CERT board member or advisor. The Armorer/Site Lead generates technical correspondence including, but not limited to, AE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODRs), Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), Explosive Event Reports (EERs), Explosive Mishaps Reports (EMRs), Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs) and Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Reports (TMDERs), and can coordinate service contracts pertaining to facilities and equipment to which they are assigned. The duties and attributes include:
· Possess a total of nine (9) years or more of related experience.
· A minimum of six (6) years of preventative/corrective weapons maintenance experience (including military crew served weapons, where applicable), and a minimum of three (3) years' experience within an ammunition and weapons management environment.
· Knowledge on Navy Antiterrorism/Navy Security Force (AT/NSF) and Expeditionary Warfare related programs and courses of instruction
· Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Department of Defense (DOD) and Navy directives/programs relating to AT/NSF, small arms training, and technical training equipment
· In-depth knowledge of Allowable Equipment Lists (AEL) and formal course Resource Requirements List (RRL) that support AT/NSF initial and sustainment training
· Basic knowledge of marksmanship principles/concepts as applied to small arms, operation and maintenance of small arms, and small arms handling and employment techniques.
· In-depth knowledge of the Department of the Navy's AT/NSF mission, program objectives and relevant regulatory requirements, and Fleet/Training Command training organizations, especially those involved in AT/NSF.
· Comprehensive knowledge of wide variety of evaluation methods and principles sufficient to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of training methodology/technology support for specialty areas or complex subject areas
· Knowledge of training systems acquisition process and innovation contracting practices to include experience in preparing statements of work and request for proposals.
· Possess strong communication skills (both orally and written) with the ability to communicate abstract ideas in concrete terms for the adult user
· Demonstrate excellent presentation skills
· Display technical writing experience (for military manuals)
· Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
· Portray a commitment to customer service
· Exhibit the ability to manage and meet deadlines
· Possess the ability to identify and solve problems
· Demonstrate a high degree of computer literacy, and familiarity with Microsoft Office
· Be willing to travel on a frequent basis, sometimes unscheduled, throughout the CENSECFOR domain.
· Possess a valid driver's license.
· Demonstrate the ability to supervise and perform maintenance of all weapons and associated equipment, as required, for the respective learning site, including:
o MK-19 MOD 3 40mm grenade launcher
o M203 40mm grenade launcher
o M2HB .50-caliber heavy machinegun
o M240B 7.62mm medium machinegun
o MK48 MOD 1 7.62mm lightweight machinegun
o M4A1 5.56mm rifle
o M500A1 12-gauge shotgun
o M2A1 .50 Caliber machine gun
o M18 9mm service pistol
o M9 9mm service pistol
· Maintenance Management of Training Unique Equipment (TUE) including (but not limited to):
o Force Protection Ship Simulators/Tactical Training Simulators (FPSS/TTS)
o Mobile Weapons Firing Trailers (MWFT)
o Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS)
o Modular Indoor Firing Ranges (MIFR)
· Maintenance and management of support equipment, facilities and material including but not limited to:
o AA&E Storage Facilities
o Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)
o Government Owned/Leased Non-tactical Vehicles
o Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
o Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS)
o Repair parts inventory
o Tools and Consumables Items
o Training Aids (Target stands, barricades, static vehicles, etc.)
o Weapons Based Training Facilities
o Weapon Mounts
· Management of ammunition including but not limited to:
o Dispositioning
o Handling
o Material Potentially Presenting and Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) Processing
o Receipting, Storing, Segregating, Issuing (RSSI)
o Reporting via Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) and or Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
· Development of documentation in support of ordnance-based maintenance processes including, but not limit to:
o AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
o Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR)
o Explosive Event Reports (EER)
o Explosive Mishap Reports (EMR)
o Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)
o Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR)
o Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Report (TMDER)
· Transportation of weapons and ammunition from storage facilities to live ranges
· Storage and accountability for weapons and ammunition per Navy directives
· Attending training courses to obtain requisite certifications, as may be appropriate for the respective learning site
· Possessing a familiarity of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program as detailed in OPNAVINST 5530.13C
· Possess the motivation and ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues, and concerns
· Display strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
· Possess experience in technical writing (military manuals)
· Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer service
· Must be proactive in identifying and solving problems
· Display the ability to manage and meet deadlines
· Possess familiarity with computers and a working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office
· Demonstrate the ability to understand, implement, and maintain standards
· Understanding that work is normally performed in an Ammunitions and Explosives (AE) storage facility setting, and on live-fire range facilities, and in some cases, underway on small water craft including Riverine boats. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, during inclement weather conditions, and in high humidity with extreme heat or cold, depending upon location.
· Acknowledgement that the number of scheduled courses and/or the tempo of training may create a highly stressful work environment
· Capable of qualifying as an AE worker, using mature and stable judgment on duty as well as off-duty. AE screening and qualifications are reviewed annually, and failure to maintain AE qualification may result in termination.
· Perform duties related to enhanced organizational level maintenance (EOLM) on weapons and other training equipment,
· Manage small arms, ammunition, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment,
· Transport small arms and ammunition to and from training locations.
· Manage AE personnel assigned to the Learning Site
The Armorer/Site Lead must:
· Must be a US Citizen.
· Satisfy the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968
· Have completed a U.S. military armorer's courses, preferred are the following U.S. Navy certification courses:
o CENSECFOR EOLM Armorers' course,
o NSW EOLM Armorers' course,
o NECC EOLM Armorers' course
· Possess (preferred) the following U.S. Navy course completions and/or certifications:
o AMMO 49
o AMMO 51
o AMMO Technical Specialist
o AMMO Administration
o Fleet Sentencing
o Training Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
o Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH)
· Demonstrate a familiarity with the Fire Arms Training Systems (FATS ) simulator is preferred
· Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
· Possess in-depth knowledge night vision, lasers, weapons, and weapon sight technologies, capabilities, and weaknesses.
· Possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience of preventative/ corrective small arms weapons maintenance with at least two (2) years' experience in an ammunition/weapons management environment
· Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions.
· Demonstrate skill in the use of hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring equipment.
· Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, and diagrams.
· Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer operations is required for inventory control and weapon maintenance record keeping.
· Possess an active state driver's license.
· Possess (or be able to obtain) a Class B or Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required with a HAZMAT endorsement in order to transport ammunition.
Job Locations:
· Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Position Type:
· Full-Time/Regular
Armorer (OBMLS Specialist II)
DMS International job in Chesapeake, VA
Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
Quality in delivering solutions,
Leadership,
Innovation,
Teamwork,
Integrity in conduct,
Responsiveness to our customer's mission
Job Description
DMS is seeking Armorers (OBMLS Specialist II) who will perform support for classroom and field laboratory instruction for U.S. Navy high-risk training evolutions.
Armorer Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform training support duties associated with the delivery of small arms and crew served weapons training. A Armorer performs maintenance on small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), marking cartridge adapter kits, and Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS). Related tasks include, but are not limited to, detailed disassembly and assembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, gaging, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of maintenance in electronic service records. The Armorer can receipt, segregate, store, issue, inventory, sub-custody transfer, and sentence ammunition and explosives (AE); conduct motor vehicle inspections; certify Hazard Class 1 materials for transportation in motor vehicles; and can handle, process, store and transport range-related debris and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH). The Armorer can account for AE in the official record including the requisition, issue, receipt, expenditure, and disposition of assets via computer-based applications. The Armorer can read and understand technical manuals and drawings; identify, requisition, and manage inventories of repair parts, tools, and consumables; and develop SAWS courses of fire. The duties and attributes include:
Maintenance of all weapons and associated equipment, as required, for the respective learning site, including:
MK-19 MOD 3 40mm grenade launcher
M203 40mm grenade launcher
M2HB .50-caliber heavy machinegun
M240B 7.62mm medium machinegun
MK48 MOD 1 7.62mm lightweight machinegun
M4A1 5.56mm rifle
M500A1 12-gauge shotgun
M2A1 .50 Caliber machine gun
M18 9mm service pistol
M9 9mm service pistol
Maintenance Management of Training Unique Equipment (TUE) including (but not limited to):
Tactical Training Simulators (TTS)
Mobile Weapons Firing Trailers (MWFT)
Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS)
Modular Indoor Firing Ranges (MIFR)
Ammunition management including but not limited to:
Dispositioning
Handling
MPPEH Processing
Receipting, Storing, Segregating, Issuing (RSSI)
Reporting via Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) and or Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
Support equipment, facilities and material maintenance and management activities, including but not limited to:
Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Storage Facilities
Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)
Government Owned/Leased Non-tactical Vehicles
Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS)
Repair parts inventory
Tools and Consumables Items
Training Aids (Target stands, barricades, static vehicles, etc.)
Weapons Based Training Facilities
Weapon Mounts
Development of documentation in support of ordnance-based maintenance and logistics processes including, but not limit to:
AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR)
Explosive Event Reports (EER)
Explosive Mishap Reports (EMR)
Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)
Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR)
Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Report (TMDER)
Transportation of weapons and ammunition from storage facilities to live ranges
Storage and accountability for weapons and ammunition per Navy directives
Attending training courses to obtain requisite certifications, as may be appropriate for the respective learning site
Possessing a familiarity of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program as detailed in OPNAVINST 5530.13D.
Possess the motivation and ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues, and concerns
Display strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
Possess experience in technical writing (military manuals)
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer service
Must be proactive in identifying and solving problems
Display the ability to manage and meet deadlines
Possess familiarity with computers and a working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office
Demonstrate the ability to understand, implement, and maintain standards
Understanding that work is normally performed in an Ammunitions and Explosives (AE) storage facility setting, and on live-fire range facilities, and in some cases, underway on small watercraft including Riverine boats. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, during inclement weather conditions, and in high humidity with extreme heat or cold, depending upon location.
Acknowledgement that the number of scheduled courses and/or the tempo of training may create a highly stressful work environment
Capable of qualifying as an AE worker, using mature and stable judgment on duty as well as off-duty. AE screening and qualifications are reviewed annually, and failure to maintain AE qualification may result in termination.
Perform duties related to enhanced organizational level maintenance on weapons and other training equipment,
Manage small arms, ammunition, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment,
Transport small arms and ammunition to and from training locations.
Armorer/Ordnance-Based Maintenance and Logistics Specialist II must:
Must be a US Citizen.
Possess an Associate's degree and three (3) years of experience; or four (4) total years of military experience in lieu of a degree
Possess a minimum of three (3) years of preventative/corrective weapons maintenance experience (including military crew served weapons, where applicable), and a minimum of two (2) years of experience within an ammunition and weapons management environment
Satisfy the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968
Have Completed a U.S. military armorer's courses, preferred are the following U.S. Navy certification courses:
CENSECFOR EOLM Armorers' course,
NSW EOLM Armorers' course,
NECC EOLM Armorers' course
Possess (preferred) the following U.S. Navy course completions and/or certifications:
AMMO 49
AMMO 51
AMMO Technical Specialist
AMMO Administration
Fleet Sentencing
Ordinance Information System - Retail (OIS-R)
Training Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH)
Demonstrate a familiarity with the Firearms Training Systems (FATS ) simulator is preferred
Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
Possess in-depth knowledge night vision, lasers, weapons, and weapon sight technologies, capabilities, and weaknesses.
Possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience of preventative/ corrective small arms weapons maintenance with at least two (2) years' experience in an ammunition/weapons management environment
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions.
Demonstrate skill in the use of hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, and diagrams.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer operations is required for inventory control and weapon maintenance record keeping.
Possess an active state driver's license.
Possess (or be able to obtain) a Class B or C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required with a HAZMAT endorsement in order to transport ammunition
Location:
CENSECFOR Detachment Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Coastal Maritime High-Risk Training Instructors
DMS International job in Virginia Beach, VA
DMS International (DMS) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique, and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian, and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS, we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
Quality in delivering solutions,
Leadership,
Innovation,
Teamwork,
Integrity in conduct
Responsiveness to our customer's mission
Job Description
We are currently seeking Coastal Maritime High-Risk Training Instructors. The Coastal Maritime High-Risk Training Instructor provides the Maritime Expeditionary Security Group TWO Training and Evaluation Unit (TEU) specialized Maritime Expeditionary Security Force skills to execute day and night high-risk training for their companies, platoons, patrol boat crews, and other special purpose maritime security teams. The instructor's expertise facilitates coastal maritime operations, high value unit protection, ground and underway combat shooting techniques, tactical vehicle and convey operations, and unmanned aircraft systems operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide classroom and practical individual skills training and boat team training for multiple boat crews conducting patrolling, port-harbor security defense, and high-value unit/asset tactics, techniques, and procedures in a dynamic maritime environment. The instruction will include dynamic, live-fire crew-served weapons training events in both day and night operations.
Perform and observe the safe operations of weapons systems, patrol boats, and associated technical equipment.
Perform cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of weapon systems.
Perform course preparation and maintenance of curricula.
Qualification
• Graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course with Navy Enlisted Classification codes 9502, 9501, or 9518 with at least one year of documented instructional experience. Civilian/commercial equivalents may be accepted. Favorable consideration may be granted for documented experience as a Crew-Served Weapons Instructor, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and/or Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, or similar military instructor qualification.
• Navy or civilian industry standard equivalent Range Safety Officer for small arms and crew-served weapons static and dynamic live-fire ranges.
• Current qualifications for the M9 Pistol or designated replacement, M4/M16 (or variants) Rifle, and M500 Shotgun.
• USN Naval Coastal Warfare, Maritime Expeditionary Security, Riverine, Coastal Riverine or Special Operations experience.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator certification.
• Current first aid certification or Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Crew-Served Weapons Instructor, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, Expeditionary Designated Marksman Instructor and/or Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, highly desired.
• Current qualification on M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle, M240 Machine Gun, M2HB .50 caliber Machine Gun, M203 Grenade Launcher, MK38 Mod 2 25mm Machine Gun, MK50 Remote Weapon Station, highly desired.
• Graduate of Blackwater, Mid-South Shooting Institute, Gryphon or Special Forces/Marine Corps Advanced Urban Combat small arms weapons training, highly desired.
• Current Coastal Maritime tactics, techniques, and procedures experience with documented maritime platform watch station qualification, highly desired.
• Content Planning Module/Learning Objective Module experience developing training curriculum in the past five years, highly desired.
• Unmanned Aircraft System employment experience from a maritime platform, highly desired.
• Instructional Systems Design experience in the past five years, highly desired.
• Documented high-risk training instructor experience in the past five years, per fleet/Naval Special Warfare/Navy Expeditionary Combat Commander 1500 (series) instructions, highly desired.
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Worksite
Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story/Little Creek
Travel
Approximately 20%
Status
Full-Time
Clearance
Secret
Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technician
DMS International job in Virginia Beach, VA
DMS International is a Consulting, Information Technology and Training Company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. At DMS our quality policy is to be among the 'best in class' providers of management and information technology consulting services in partnership with our customers. We hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are committed to the customer. We are currently seeking Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians. Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians will perform classroom and field laboratory support for high-risk training evolutions.
The Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technician provides a varied range of duties associated with the maintenance of a variety of small boats used in the delivery of Waterborne Security and Riverine training to include:
Performance of enhanced organizational level corrective and preventative maintenance on a wide range of U.S. Navy tactical small craft, and all types of small boat assemblies, systems and subsystems,
Performance of corrective and preventative maintenance on Mercury Marine outboard engines, marine diesel engineering systems, water jet propulsion systems,
Provide technical and logistical support for U.S. Navy High-Risk tactical small craft training for various Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Small Boat platforms
Management of boats, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment.
Maintain electronic service records and repair part inventories.
Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, vehicle lifts, oil/water separators, air compressors, generators, and related equipment.
Conduct sea trials with small boats, as required.
Assists the activity with maintaining their HAZMAT Program in accordance with Navy and Installation requirements.
Repair/Maintenance work history, General
Outboard motor repair and maintenance
Mercury outboard motor repair and maintenance
Small craft corrosion control and prevention
Small craft metal repair
Small craft electrical systems
Marine transmissions
Marine cooling systems
Marine fuel systems
Inboard marine diesel engines
Water-jet propulsion systems
Repair/Maintenance work history on:
38' Riverine Patrol Boat (RPB)
33' Riverine Assault Boat (RAB)
34' Force Protection Large Boat (FPL)
11 Meter Navy Standard Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RIB)
11 Meter Navy Special Warfare Rigid Hull
Inflatable Boat (NSW RIB)
Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians must:
Be a US Citizen.
Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Possess a minimum of five (5) consecutive years' experience performing maintenance on water-jet boat propulsion systems and outboard motors.
Possess an in-depth and actual operational knowledge of small boats.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of current industry technology, as well as developing or future technologies/integration.
Possess sound knowledge of:
outboard motor repair and maintenance (Mercury Marine preferred),
corrosion control and prevention,
small craft metal repair,
electrical systems,
fuel systems,
gear cases,
marine transmissions,
inboard marine diesel engines,
marine cooling systems,
water-jet propulsion systems,
fuel systems.
Possess knowledge of major assemblies and systems of marine craft.
Skill in repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding marine craft assemblies and sub-systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions - requiring knowledge of the interaction of several sub-systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions - requiring knowledge of the interaction of several sub-systems.
Skill in the use of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
Skill in the use of engine diagnostic and test equipment.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
Knowledge of small craft operation, Navigation and Rules of the Road, Seamanship, and Maritime Communications, as defined by the U. S. Coast Guard regulations for inland waterways.
Ability to get underway, moor to a pier, and come alongside another boat while underway with both Water Jet boats, and boats equipped with outboard engines.
Ability to plan for, and navigate a boat in open waters.
Possess or be able to obtain the following qualifications/certifications:
NAVFAC P-307 Category 3 Crane (Non-Cab) Operator Certification
Outboard Engine Overhaul
Cummins Diesel QSB 5.9cm 850 Marine Engine Skills Training
Mercury Outboard Systems
Mercury Computer Diagnostic Systems (CDS)
Mercury Optimax
Mercury Verado 1
Hamilton 292 Water Jet Engines
Yanmar 6LY2A-STP Engines
Safe Industrial Truck/Forklift Operator
Naval Special Warfare RIB Electrical Course
Naval Special Warfare RIB Maintenance Course
HVAC Training (36' Moose Boat and ECU)
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (with DoD physical)
OSHA-certified Forklift License
CPR/First Aid certification
Basic knowledge of computer operations is required for inventory control and boat maintenance record keeping.
Basic Knowledge of small boat trailer repair including hydraulic surge and air/hydraulic braking systems.
Commitment to customer service.
Possess knowledge of Navy HAZMAT Program, specifically the Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training, and Tracking System (ECATTS).
Possess a clear understanding that the working conditions may require the mechanic to:
Perform work indoors, outdoors, and on the water, aboard a small boat, during periods of inclement weather, high humidity, and extensive heat or cold.
Work on parts that are dirty, oily, and greasy.
Be exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment.
Work in an environment where there is possible danger to skin and eyes from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Worker is expected to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment and protective clothing as required.
Work extended, late night or weekend hours. The majority of work is performed during normal daylight hours. However, urgent requirements may arise.
Travel as needed to support training and operations conducted away from the primary work location
Frequently bend, reach, stretch, climb, and crouch
Perform work on top of, and under, small craft in cramped or awkward positions
Work while standing, lying, or sitting
Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds and often put forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools