About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a WG-8602-10, Aircraft Engine Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION -IOD in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.
QualificationsApplicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesYou will serve as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic and will be responsible for testing and certifying acceptable performance of all conventional or modified aircraft engines prior to them being installed in the aircraft or placed in inventory. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Repairing and reworking engine parts and components. Following standard procedures to perform visual, dimensional and tactile checks of individual parts for foreign object damage, stress fractures, excessive wear, etc. Disassembling aircraft engines and components and removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps and other accessories from engines. Operating diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment and systems to aid in identifying aircraft related problems that may affect engine operation. Identifying and selecting alternative methods and trade techniques to adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engine or accessory systems, in order to anticipate what tools and parts will be required and to set up the work area. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.RequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: -Social Security Number (SSN) -Date of Birth (DOB) -Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) -Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov - A one-year probationary period may be required. - To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance. - This is not a Bargaining Unit position. - Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. - All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. - This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.