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Marine Machinery Repairer

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers · Department of Homeland Security

Marine Machinery Mechanic

Salary
$25–$30/hour
Grade
8
Work location
Telework eligible · North Charleston, South Carolina
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Apply by
Oct 13, 2026
Category
Marine Machinery Mechanic

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Summary

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Duties

Serving as a Marine Machinery Repairer WG-5334-8 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS), Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO), Office of Charleston Operations (CHS), Maritime and General Training Branch (MGT), located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The primary purpose of this position is serve as a Marine Machinery Repairer responsible for assisting the Marine Machinery Mechanic. Typical duties include: Assisting with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of marine engines and machinery. Performing preventive maintenance and operational inspections on vessels and systems. Using technical manuals, diagnostic tools, and test equipment to complete repairs. Repairing and maintaining vessel support systems, trailers, and emergency response equipment. Ensuring vessels and equipment are safe, serviceable, and compliant with requirements. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "qualifications" section of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

Refer to the Qualifications section to ensure your resume lists applicable experience to perform the duties of this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, Structured Resume Review and Subject Matter Expert (SME) Question and Answer (Q&A) Session. SRR: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links in your resume will not be opened). Applicants passing the resume review will move on to the next phase. SME Q&A: At this phase, qualified candidates will participate in an SME Q&A to further assess your technical qualifications relative to the required specialized experience. Applicants passing the SME Q&A will be rated and ranked as described below. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If met, we will use multiple assessments to place you in 1 of 3 categories demonstrating the following competencies: If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13068768 Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

About this listing

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers has 14 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in North Charleston, South Carolina. See all Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $25.49 to $29.75 an hour, about $53,198 to $62,088 a year at 2,087 hours.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Sep 29, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026. Among currently open federal postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 7, 2026, it closes in 6 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus federal employees eligible for career transition programs. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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