In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Facilities Management Division, Diesel Section team. The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability and skills to repair and maintain diesel engines and associated systems such as fuel, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
All MWEOC staff have emergency assignments and are considered deployed in place. Exercises and activations are planned and unplanned, and may require long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. All MWEOC employees are: (1) required to use a government-issued electronic device (to include cellular phones); (2) subject to recall during emergency situations; and (3) required to perform work in locations both above and below ground. What will I do in this position if hired?
In this position, you will serve as a Powered Support Systems Repairer responsible for performing routine repairs, assisting mechanics by repairing, maintaining, and operating fixed and portable diesel generators and associated equipment.
Typical Assignments Include: - Performing the routine maintenance; tune-up; and overhauls on diesel engines rated from 15-4,300 horsepower; and assisting WG-11 mechanics which consists of tasks ranging from minor repairs to major overhaul involving all parts of diesel engines; - Assisting in the operation of a 5000 KVA power plant, recording hourly pressure and temperature readings of operating engines; - Ensuring all daily log books and charts are maintained and up to date, and keeping inventory of all spare parts; and - Performing maintenance, repair and overhaul of specialized hydraulic systems.
What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.
All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $31.2 – $40.55/hr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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