About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Central Engine Overhaul facility/ Outside Machine Shop, Mechanical Group in Baltimore, MD.
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: 1. Ability to lead or supervise (SCREENOUT) 2. Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. 3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) 5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 6. Knowledge of materials 7. Troubleshooting 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 work with and lead a group of workers engaged in the installation, repair, overhaul, maintenance, adjustment and testing of such vessel equipment as ship propulsion machinery, main and auxiliary engines, ordnance machinery, elevators, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilating blowers, pumps, fire-fighting equipment, galley, laundry and similar equipment. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Providing technical troubleshooting and casualty repair assistance related to equipment design, production, operational and maintenance requirements, and corrective and preventive maintenance, with regard to major components of new/extensively modified equipment systems. Troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, altering, adjusting, testing, and installing all types of gasoline and/or marine diesel combustion engine with mechanical and electronic control/monitoring systems. Estimating time required to complete repairs. Using precision test and measuring instruments such as levels, feeler gauges, tachometers and calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, verniers and micrometers to repair, adjust and test shipboard equipment and machinery such as cargo handling machinery, and fire fighting equipment, steering equipment, cranes etc. 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 Public Trust clearance. -This is 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. - Submit most recent SF50. 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.