Hybrid Aircraft Electrician at Department of Homeland Security

Not Required

Duties

You will serve as an Aircraft Electrician and be responsible for performing Aircraft Electrician journey level duties, and training others in that trade or other trades. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, modifying, and repairing complex electrical systems and components. Assisting engineering personnel in developing modifications and changes on electrical, electronic, instrument, and other integrated electrical systems. Manufacturing a variety of aircraft specific or specialized ''breakout boxes" and panels to facilitate testing of electrical systems. Aligning, adjusting, and performing final calibrations on electrical systems, parallel generator units, and sets voltages in AC inverts, DC regulators and generators. Installing non-conventional electrical power and related equipment by routing and connecting wiring to new or existing electrical or electronic systems, components, or equipment. Using HAZMAT/Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to identify hazards and properties of specific hazardous materials and wastes.

Requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and random post-appointment drug testing.

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. Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision(SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronics) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Trouble shooting (electrical) NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. 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.

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. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Other 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 Recruitment incentives may be authorized. 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. Coast Guard provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the Coast Guard's Office of Civil Rights Directorate at 1-888-992-7387 or send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation