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Status Candidates, Merit Promotion, Current Federal Employees, Former Federal Employees, Overseas Employees, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, [VRA -REMOVE IF GRADE LEVEL IS ABOVE GRADE 11], VEOA, 30% Disabled, Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Land and Base Management, Peace Corps, Americorps, Vista For definitions of common terms found in this announcement: http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf
Duties
The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, responsible for supervising of industrial production and operations within one of two branches at the Industrial Facility and providing administrative and technical supervision to the assigned workforce for the maintenance and repair of Coast Guard assets in the assigned area of responsibility.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
- Manages all aspects of work assignments, develops methods for project execution, establishes standards and reviews work for quality and timeliness in meeting schedules
- Estimates labor hours required by various trades, materials costs, and equipment requirements for projects
- Determining the number and types of workers needed to complete projects, and planning use of subordinate workers, equipment's, facilities, and materials on specific projects as well on quarter-to-quarter basis to ensure a balanced workload
- Establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and coordinating projects with other supervisors, with other CG organizations and customers, and with sectors
- Possess and provides Journeyman knowledge and skills in at least two of the trades Electrician, Mechanics (gasoline and diesel engines and hydraulics), welding (stick, MIG, TIG), carpentry (all general areas) & weight handling equipment (crane, forklift, boat hoists), Marine Machinery Mechanic, Pipefitter, or other related trade
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Key Requirements:
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
- Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
Qualifications
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. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:
- Ability to lead or supervise (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 blueprinting reading)*
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of Materials
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.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
1. Your resume - showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/date/year to month/date/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered.
2. Completed online questionnaire
3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):
- You must submit SF-50(s) that verify eligibility as a federal applicant; and
- Your SF-50 must verify your highest competitive grade, time-in-grade, or full performance level. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 or pay adjustment SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility.
- For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. Recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system with fax number and instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The mailing address is COMMANDANT (OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HR OPERATIONS TEAM 2), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
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 on the closing date of the announcement. 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.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.
Next steps
Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Track this Application".
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Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.