Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore MD. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1 year, can be extended up to 5 years total an or can be converted to permanent without further consideration. This position is for 2nd Shift Leader. Responsibilities You will serve as an Electronic Industrial Controls Work Leader and be responsible for a wide variety of electronic duty. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Servicing on teams and leads installing and putting into operation major electronic and electric control systems that are new to the fleet or that are major modifications of existing systems. Troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational test and following procedures to cope with and identify unforeseen defects, as well submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect any corrections or changes. Ensuring the projects leaded meet all of the following: proper cabling, required tagging, ring outs of wiring, light off procedures, programming and value set ups, transfers of material with detailed serial numbers, completed test memos, system operational verifications, and uploading/emailing complete reports. Performing all kinds of skilled or non-standard electrical and electronic industrial control tasks involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and conversion of a wide variety of @types and sizes of marine vessels in connection with miscellaneous manufacturing projects performed at the YARD Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment All 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 Secret clearance. -This is 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. - Submit most recent copy of 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 HR Office. 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: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREENOUT) 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 3. Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 4. Theory of Electronics 5. Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics 6. Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) 7. Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) 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. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Shanae.Y.Robinson1@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1 year, can be extended up to 5 years total an or can be converted to permanent without further consideration. This position is for 2nd Shift Leader. Moving expenses will not be paid. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact Shanae.Y.Robinson1@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.
