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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities You will work and supervise a group on a variety of marine crafts. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of highly complex complete operational control systems that are typical of the work of an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Leading teams to install and put into operation major electronic and electrical control systems that are new to the fleet or that are major modifications of existing systems. Troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational tests and following procedures to cope with and identify unforeseen defects, as well as submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect any corrections or changes. Constructing interface devices and modifications to the equipment from sketches and verbal instructions in order to refine the new system operations. Installing and upgrading (including PC software) advanced Programmable Logic Controllers. Installing/calibrating/aligning propulsion systems (diesel, diesel electric DC, turbo, and turbine), electronic governor controls and systems (used to properly maintain speeds for engine propulsion and power generation requirements, variable pitch controls, AC/DC drive system controls, electronic switchboards and power generation plants, electronic controls and actuating systems, steering systems installs/calibrations/alignments, deck machinery motors and other gear. Utilizing the following to complete tasks: blueprints, schematics, drawings, sketches, manufacturer's instructions, specifications, technical manuals, verbal instructions and experience. This position will require applicant to complete EKMS training and be certified Requirements Conditions of Employment SF-50s must be submitted at the time of application. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Drug/Alcohol test required. State Driver's License required. Required to complete EKMS training and be certified. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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 supervise (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) 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. Troubleshooting (electronic eqiupment) 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. 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 Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 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, or imprisonment. 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 at click here This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. This is a temporary promotion appointment not to exceed 1 year from the effective date. However, it may be extended up to 5 years total or converted to permanent without further competition. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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. 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-820-5248. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation