Marine Mechanic
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Orange County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
- CAREER DESCRIPTION
- MARINE MECHANIC
This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
POSITION/RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List. The list can be used to fill current and future Marine Mechanic positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications.
THE DEPARTMENTThe Orange County Sheriffs Department is among the largest in the nation providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative dedicated and innovative approach to public safety.
Our nearly 4000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together these Commands and Divisions provide services including land air and sea-based patrol custody operations investigative services emergency management coroner services forensics and specialty operations among an extensive list of other public safety services.
THE DIVISION
The Harbor Patrol/Marine Operations Bureau provides around-the-clock law enforcement marine firefighting and search/rescue services along the 48 miles of Orange County coastline and within the countys three major harbors at Newport Beach Sunset-Huntington and Dana Point.
The Marine Operations fleet consists of six twin-engine inboard fireboats and nine twin-engine outboard patrol boats. The fleet is completely maintained in-house by the bureaus highly skilled marine mechanics and craftsmen. The maintenance staff consists of one supervisor four marine mechanics two marine painters and one marine carpenter.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Marine Mechanics under direction perform journey level work in installing maintaining and repairing marine inboard and outboard gasoline engines and propulsion equipment; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form interview with a background investigator fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions traffic violations drug use and credit problems employment history professional references and education verification (i.e. degree license or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and example of duties for theMarine Mechanicposition.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess more than five (5) years of experience in installing maintaining and repairing marine inboard gasoline engines propulsion equipment transmissions steering systems and outboards; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment.
Ideal candidate would also have completed service training schools from one or more of the following: Mercury Marine Crusader Marine or Yamaha outboards.
PHYSICAL MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. Below is a description of the physical mental and environmental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of the position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter identified in the announcement for any questions or to request an accommodation during the selection process.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand reach bend stoop and perform strenuous physical/manual labor. Ability to walk up/down uneven terrain/irregular surfaces/hills. Upper body strength to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pound objects; vision sufficient to read standard text and to drive vehicles requiring a Class B license with passenger endorsement such as dump crews passenger trucks; speak and hear well enough in a noisy environment to communicate clearly and understandably in person over the telephone and in small groups; and manual dexterity to write. Able to swim and perform ocean sea tests in Harbor Patrol vessels.
Environmental Conditions
Stamina to work outdoors in varied climates and exposed to weather noise pollens dust fumes birds noise and vibration. Ability to work on floating docks and moving vessels.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Human Resources Minimum Qualifications
Sheriff Human Resources screens all application to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Structured Oral Interview Oral Exam (Weighted 100%):
A panel of job knowledge experts will interview and evaluate each candidates responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. This is a competitive process; therefore candidate responses to the structured questions should be thorough detailed and complete. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click hereto review the policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin including areas which you have developed expertise.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Lidia Verduzco at or email . - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- EEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
