Master Marine Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, . This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

306 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville. MD 21666 (Queen Anne's County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this job is to carry out all facets of technical maintenance and preventative maintenance service related to a vessel, a vessel's engines (both inboard and outboard, gasoline or diesel), heaters, air conditioners, electronic systems, operational systems and trailers needed to keep the NRP fleet and associated equipment operating in a safe and reliable condition with a constant high state of readiness. The NRP's vessel fleet consists of 20 large vessels (25 feet and over) and 144 small vessels (14-25 feet) that are equipped with various different makes/models of engine propulsion systems. In addition, NRP has 133 vessel trailers. This position requires practical, highly specialized, and intuitive knowledge in the operations and maintenance of inboard and outboard fuel injected engines, diesel engines, electronics, hydraulics, boat trailers, plumbing, electrical and air condition systems of this fleet. This position provides vital input on new specifications for the requisition of replacement engines, vessels, machinery, equipment, tools and parts. The position is critical to the operations of the NRP, so the vessel fleet is kept in top working order for all public safety emergencies, citizen reported calls for service, and a variety of state and federally funded regulatory, research and restoration programs within Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay, bay tributaries, lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. NRP Master Marine Mechanics must have highly specialized and extensive training in outboard and marine engines from reputable marine engine manufacturers such as Yamaha, Suzuki, and/or Evinrude BRP. These highly specialized certifications, that take months to years of education to attain and sometimes keep up, are the foundation of the Master Marine Mechanic skills and abilities to keep the NRP's vessel and trailer fleet in pristine working condition.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Police, Support Services Bureau,\r\nin Stevensville, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Master Marine Mechanic. This position is\r\nresponsible for organizing, and carrying out all technical maintenance needed to keep the NRP vessel fleet and\r\nassociated equipment, including trailers, operating in a safe and good condition with a high state of readiness.\r\nEmployees in this classification may work shifts, which include weekends and holidays.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: Completion of the eighth grade and successful completion of the Outboard Marine Corporation or equivalent factory sponsored training course on marine engines.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Seven years of experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, five years of which must involve the repair of marine inboard and outboard engines and related maritime systems.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n1. Applicants may substitute a vocational/technical high school education in the curriculum of marine or automotive engine repair for up to two years of the required general experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Applicants may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in engineman classification or engineman specialty codes in the vessel field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Marine Mechanic/Technician entry level certification (Suzuki outboard motor platform, and/or Yamaha, and/or Mercury outboard engine platform)\r\n Two (2) years of experience using a computer, and Microsoft Word and, Microsoft Excel.\r\n Two (2) years of experience related to travel lift and forklift operation\r\n Education - graduation from a vocational school related to marine technical services.\r\n Must maintain confidentiality.\r\n \r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification\r\nwill be assigned dutieswhich\r\nrequire the operation of a motor vehicle and require the possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the\r\nState of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates appointed to positions\r\nin this classification must carry an approved certification\r\nfor outboard engine and generator repair through an outboard engine motor manufacturer.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees\r\nwill be required to attend special training courses in marine engine mechanicsand related areas of work in the interest of\r\nacquiring the required skills and keeping abreast\r\nof technological changes.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n