About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for aWG-5334-10, Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION DETACHMENT-ST LOUIS MO in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.
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: To qualify for the Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader, WG-5334-10, applicants must meet the following screen-out job element to be considered for this position: Job Element #1: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) to be considered eligible for the position. Applicants 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. To meet the screen-out examples of the duties includes: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) Technical Practices Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. 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 a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) and be responsible for performing major overhaul and/or repairs on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment. Operating a 15-22 ton crane and 30 to 50 ton travel lift aboard Coast Guard vessels and stations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Operating gasoline and diesel powered forklifts with maximum lifting capacities to 25 tons and 18 feet.. Reading and interpreting blueprints, preparing sketches, reports, and diagrams, and following manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.. Refueling and conducting routine maintenance of equipment, including oil and filter changes, tire repairs, and chassis and wire rope lubrication. Transporting a variety of loads including buoys, small boats, wood and steel pilings, vessel masts, booms, crane sections, engines, and heavy equipment and machines. Operating boom cranes of varying sizes (30-ton to 50-ton marine travel lift, 20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72 foot boom, 35-ton with 136 foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.).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 public trust clearance. -This is not a Bargaining Unit position. - Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. - 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.