Maintenance Mechanic

This vacancy is for a WG - 4749-10,Maintenance Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY BOSTON in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

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) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• 3) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 4) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation, and Repair, etc.
• 5) Knowledge of Materials
• 6) Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise Artistic)
• 7) Use of Measuring Instruments 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, Ameri Corps) 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 direct that as to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.