General Equipment Mechanic

This vacancy is for a WG-4737-8, General Equipment Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AIR STATION ATLANTIC CITY in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey. You will serve as a General Equipment Mechanic and provides routine aviation ground support equipment (AGSE), maintenance inspections, aviation-related mandatory special requirements (MSR)/special requirements (SR), and Butler storage building upkeep. The various trades covered are maintenance mechanic and heavy equipment operator. . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) used by Air Station Atlantic City, including daily inspections of fuel trucks, fuel bowsers, and general ground support equipment in accordance with applicable Maintenance System Requirements (MSR) standards. Conducts mechanical and electrical inspections and performs repair and servicing of AGSE to maintain equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness. Monitors and maintains unit-operated fuel trucks at fuel levels sufficient to support daily flight schedules and mission requirements. Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to maintain the Butler storage building, including custodial upkeep, equipment organization, storage management, and movement of unit-owned heavy-lift components. Organizes, cleans, inventories, and restocks maintenance vans to ensure they are fully equipped and ready for weekly deployment. Procures parts, materials, and repair services necessary for AGSE maintenance and upkeep through the Coast Guard Aviation Material Office and commercial vendors. Administers and maintains Hazardous Material Communication Programs, including the review and management of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and coordinates hazardous material acquisition, storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. 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: Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc., Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than 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. 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 does not require a clearance. • This not a Bargaining Unit position. • Selectee must possess and 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. • Forklift qualification required. • Must possess or obtain a government Class-B driver's license with tanker, air-brake, and HAZMAT endorsements within 6-12 months of appointment (training scheduled and funded by the Coast Guard). 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. This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.