Engineering Technician

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0802-12, Engineering Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-SFLC PB SYSTEMS and EQUIP SEC-NORFOLK VA in NORFOLK, Virginia.

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Duties

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You will serve as an Engineering Technician and be responsible for performing engineering technical work in diverse areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering and industrial and environmental sciences by preparing designs and specifications for the alteration, repair, installation, redesign or maintenance of complex systems and machinery on Coast Guard vessels..

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Developing, analyzing, and reviewing Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) in support of alteration, repair, installation, redesign, or maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems/components onboard USCG cutters and boats.
• Conducting feasibility studies, designs, reviews, and lifecycle project cost estimates for Engineering Change (EC) projects supporting the installation, modification, and retrofitting of shipboard equipment.
• Serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned systems and subject areas, providing technical direction to customers in support of vessel maintenance and repair.
• Participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) / Tiger Teams to support development of new criteria or policies in resolving complex and unusual problems associated with the analysis, procurement, maintenance, modification, and repair of marine equipment and machinery.
• Accomplishing ship checks on USCG cutters at homeport and drydock locations to obtain data for study, design, and review. Preparing reports and recommendations based on ship checks to support design, repair, and maintenance efforts.
• Providing technical guidance to ensure methods related to alteration, repair, and maintenance actions comply with government and industry standards.
• Engaging with various stakeholders to foster collaboration and teamwork in support of PBPL Engineering Branch initiatives and duties.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

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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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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 public trust clearance.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11…