Duties
This position serves as a General Engineer in the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Engineering Services Division, Survivability and Sustainment Branch, Maintenance Programs Section. The Section includes responsibility for the SFLC Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) equipment installed on all cutters and boats. The work involves a wide range of engineering including, but not limited to, diesel, gas turbine and electric propulsion systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, piping systems, hydraulics, ordnance, electrical distribution and control systems and other shipboard mechanical and electrical systems. No one field of engineering expertise predominates.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Coordinates Coast Guard and fleet involvement in RCMA initiatives, as well as reviews program products. Conducts RCM analysis, feasibility studies, reviews designs and specifications for equipment, materials and methods of retrofit or installation, and develops life cycle cost estimates and life cycle information for engineering projects. These technical instructions, guides and descriptive literature are used by SFLC units in operating, maintaining and repairing shipboard HM&E, ordnance and electronic systems.
Directly support the Section Chief via providing oversight of all RCM initiatives.
Provides technical expertise on RCM programs by providing professional engineering advice to Coast Guard new cutter and boat acquisitions as well as sustainment projects.
As an RCM expert, develops and refines procedures or influences policies to resolve highly complex and unusual problems.
Analyzes and reviews designs, specifications and independent cost estimates for a variety of complex mechanical or electrical systems and components on vessels involving different types of mechanical, structural and electrical equipment.
Reviews system designs and documents prepared by consulting engineers for compliance with requirements and recommends revisions.
Develops and reviews classical RCM analyses for new and existing systems.
Ensures analysis methodology is in accordance with established standards and procedures and that results provide accurate data and information required to establish effective Maintenance Requirements Lists. Executes Coast Guard Maintenance Effectiveness Review (CG MER) programs adhering to RCM principles in all activities.
Oversees selection of appropriate candidate systems for the CG MER process, manages efforts to plan, execute, analyze results and use resulting data to effect improvements in system maintenance and ensure publishing of Maintenance Requirements Lists consistent with Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.
Coordinate and conduct technical investigations, such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) or statistical analysis of deficiencies for systems or components and maintenance practices. Evaluate alternative corrective measures using business-case analysis by considering technology, system requirements, and economics. These types of projects often require the incumbent to review, evaluate and advise on the effectiveness, technical adequacy and suitability of work and proposals of others. Implement and manage remedial actions that are the outcome of failure analyses.
Act as technical advisor to other SFLC divisions, branches and sections, other Coast Guard organizations, and consults in all areas of responsibility.
Coordinates reviews with Program Depot Maintenance Sections of each Product Line and its associated depot maintenance agents for maintenance engineering and improvement issues, and program changes.
Works closely with the Product Lines' Engineering Branches, Projects Sections and field activities to analyze and define RCM actions and support Condition Based Maintenance efforts required to achieve established management objectives and milestones.
Provides quality assurance and policy oversight and confirms that SFLC Divisions/Product Lines and other organizational entities are in compliance with RCM policies.
Performs ship checks on Coast Guard cutters as needed to obtain data for RCM study, design and review and to ensure compliance with specifications.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under the provisions of direct hiring authority, rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply; therefore, your responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligible are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in General Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Marine Engineering and/or Naval Architecture).
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the design, procurement, construction, overhaul, operation, modification, provisioning and repair of HM&E, ordnance and electronic equipment, ships and small boats to (1) direct the analysis and evaluation of maintenance programs; (2) significantly change or develop policies, programs, processes, and mission objectives; and (3) establish functionality required for development of maintenance management information system tools in support of improved maintenance processes and streamlined maintenance infrastructure.
Knowledge and skills in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices in RCM methods to complex marine equipment, as well as working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Project Management processes to develop and execute preventative maintenance systems for the delivery of effective RCM.
Knowledge of propulsion machinery, including operations, maintenance and repair of propulsion equipment and systems deployed by the Coast Guard.
Ability to review and analyze maintenance philosophy for propulsion equipment modifications and field changes.
Knowledge of the parts, tools, training device, and technical documentation required supporting propulsion equipment and systems through the test and operational life cycle stages in order to develop/evaluate equipment maintenance and logistic support plans.
Knowledge of Coast Guard, Navy, and other naval agency maintenance program theories and practices.
Applicants applying as CTAP or ICTAP candidates, and are determined CTAP or ICTAP eligible, must exceed the minimum qualification requirements to be referred under this selection priority placement program by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. For those deemed eligible and who meet the minimum qualifications, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles who are not determined well-qualified by scoring at least 85 will not be referred under the CTAP/ICTAP selection priority placement program; however, will be referred for selection consideration with other minimally qualified applicants.
Veterans' preference does not apply.
Preview the job questionnaire
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12610623.
Required Documents
A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. If applying under CTAP/ICTAP your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizen the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation.
CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdfCTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice, a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating, a copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location, any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice, a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating, a copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.
NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.
Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and accessions.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.m ET 12/03/2024. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package.
High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration.
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
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- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Aden Williams at aden.p.williams@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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