This vacancy is for aWG-2805-10, Electrician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW YORK ENGINEERING/SUPPORT DIVISION in STATEN ISLAND, New York.
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 electrical equipment 3. Theory and instruments (Electrical, Electronic) used in shop and trade practices 4. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 5. Ability to use electrical drawings 6. Ability to use and maintain hand tools (Electrical Work) 7. Troubleshooting (electrical) 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.
You will serve as an Electrician and be responsible for Level I, preventative maintenance; Level II, corrective maintenance and repairs; Level III, Job Orders (replacement projects) utilizing the basic building/construction trades (carpentry, roofing, masonry, painting, and equipment operations) Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Maintaining and repairing of highly complex operational control systems that are typical of the work of an Electrician, grade 10; as well as working on new systems. Installing and putting into operation major electrical and some electronic control systems that are new to the fleet or that major modifications of existing systems. Utilizing blueprints, schematics, drawings, sketches, manufacturer's instructions, specifications, technical manuals, verbal instructions, and vast experience. Reviewing and inspecting conditions found reports, mechanical/electrical overhauls on motors and generators under repair job orders. Troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational tests and follow procedures to identify defects, as well as submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect any corrections or changes. Ensuring projects they lead meet all of the following: proper cabling, required tagging, ring outs or 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. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.