Marine Mechanic

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 candidate's 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 DEPARTMENT

The Orange County Sheriff's 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 4,000 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 county's 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 bureau's 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

to learn more about the minimum qualifications and example of duties for the Marine Mechanic position.

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

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