Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. WG-5: $26.62 to $31.07 Per Hour WG-7: $29.96 to $34.95 Per Hour Responsibilities You will serve as a BRAKER-SWITCHER HELPER in the Railroad Operation Division NMCLANT Detachment Earle of NMCLANT DET EARLE NJ. You will assist with receiving and relaying hand signals for train movement, coupling and uncoupling cars, throwing switches to shunt cars and/or locomotives into different tracks for spotting or making up trains. You will assist with setting brakes, placing blocks against wheels on spotted rail cars, stopping motor vehicle traffic at crossings, and flagging train across. You will follow standard safety, signaling and train movement procedures. You will assist with inspections of flat car decking for unsafe conditions. You will watch over assigned area(s) and equipment, and check continually for operating hazards, malfunctioning or defective equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Braker-Switcher WG-5736-07 without more than normal supervision such as: Performing braking and switching duties, (i.e. receiving and relaying hand signals for train movements; coupling and uncoupling railcars; throwing switching to shunt railcars and/or locomotives; setting brakes, placing blocks against wheels, etc...); Discerning if track switches are properly set regarding approaching trains and/or change those that are not to include resetting the switches after the train or railcar passes as/if necessary; Utilizing industry signaling and/or communication mechanism (i.e. give, pass, or respond to all required sound, sign, hand, light, switch, color and lanterns signals for both normal and emergency conditions, etc...). This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Braker-Switcher Helper, WG-5736-05 without more than normal supervision such as: Maintaining constant required watch over an assigned area and equipment; Notifying senior personnel of problems, potential problems (i.e. use of radio communication); and Receiving general directions from senior personnel. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3500. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Train crew member uses considerable physical ability and effort in pushing, pulling, lifting, positioning and turning various braking, switching and coupling devices (e.g. draw bars): moving and lifting arms and devices to give signals; walking over rails and ties and running (over safe areas) to perform tasks; slippery steps, rungs and grad irons. Work is conducted outdoors, and position is exposed to all seasonal weather elements. During winter months, locomotives and railcars accumulate ice and snow on steps and ladders of cars, making it hazardous when climbing on and off inert/stationary and mobile trains. Position will also be required to walk over rails and ties and run (when required and safe to do so) in order to perform assigned tasks. Train crew members must wear protective clothing, such as bump caps, safety shoes, safety glasses and gloves. Position will also be required to walk over rails and ties and run (when required and safe to do so) in order to perform assigned tasks. The incumbent will be frequently exposed to conditions such as: loud noise from operating trains, train whistles, horns, fumes and odors such as diesel exhaust and creosote. You will be required to exercise considerable physical ability to pull, lift and turn various braking, switching and coupling devices (e.g. draw bars) and be able to move in lift arms and devices in order to give signals. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds or put forth similar effort in pushing and removing obstacles from the rail trackage. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. For WG: 07 - You will be required to pass all required testing, including a written test per Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and be able to obtain and maintain a Braker Switcher Certification from NMCLANT Det Earle's Job Qualification Requirements (JQR). For GS-09: You will be required to pass all required testing, including written tests per NAVSUP P301 and in addition must obtain an Explosive Qualification Certifications (Locomotive Engineer Explosives Qualification Certification), form the NMC CED Det Earle's Qualification Certification Board.
