About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a WG-4749-10, Maintenance Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR SAN DIEGO ENGINEERING/SUPPORT DIVISION in SAN DIEGO, California.
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, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Knowledge of Materials Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 Maintenance Mechanic and be responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The functions are performed in at least two trades, with the highest journeyman level in one of the following: electrical, air conditioning, and pipefitting. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing air conditioning equipment mechanic work involving major repairs, overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting on interrelated environment control systems, composed of individual subsystems. Interrelating with management, engineers, other technicians, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers in developing modifications, new assemblies, substitutions of corrections to equipment to increase life expectancy, reduce breakdowns and simplify repairs, servicing, and operations. Performing pipefitting work to include planning and laying out work utilizing blueprints or sketches as provided; determining required tools and estimates necessary materials such as pipe, fittings and the sizes, types, or lengths required for the job. Performing electrician work installing, testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of electrical equipment and systems.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 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. 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.