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Summary This vacancy is for a WS-4749-11, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS. Responsibilities You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor and be responsible for supervising of industrial production and operations within one of two branches at the Industrial Facility and providing administrative and technical supervision to the assigned workforce for the maintenance and repair of Coast Guard assets in the assigned area of responsibility. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Manages all aspects of work assignments, develops methods for project execution, establishes standards and reviews work for quality and timeliness in meeting schedules. Estimates labor hours required by various trades, materials costs, and equipment requirements for projects. Determining the number and types of workers needed to complete projects, and planning use of subordinate workers, equipment's, facilities, and materials on specific projects as well on quarter-to-quarter basis to ensure a balanced workload. Establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and coordinating projects with other supervisors, with other CG organizations and customers, and with sectors. Possess and provides Journeyman knowledge and skills in at least two of the trades Electrician, Mechanics (gasoline and diesel engines and hydraulics), welding (stick, MIG, TIG), carpentry (all general areas) & weight handling equipment (crane, forklift, boat hoists), Marine Machinery Mechanic, Pipefitter, or other related trade. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Supervisory probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Qualifications To qualify for the Maintenace Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749-11, applicants must meet the following screen-out job element to be considered for this position: Job Element #73: Ability to lead or supervise the work of others as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749-11 (SCREEN OUT). 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. To meet the screen-out examples of the duties includes: 1) Scheduling the work with assistance of Managers and Support staff, Learn tools and effective use of employees and resources.2) Supervising or leading maintenance progress while communicating any potential issues to appropriate managers.3) Supervising daily maintenance of work in estimating shore and waterfront maintenance, including, but not limited to, mechanical repair/engine overhaul, hydraulics and hydraulic system repairs, carpentry, heavy equipment or when repairs (cranes, mobile boat hoist, forklifts, telehandlers, etc.), welding and ship fitting, plumbing, per the Command and facility Programs; checking quality of work perform and training or leading at various maintenance stages; operation, of equipment; and progress against schedules.4) Provide leadership and training to employees to perform ongoing safety checks and efficient performance of maintenance processes. AND 5) Draft statements of work, condition found reports (CFR), draft informative/factual email correspondence, provide timely performance/evaluation feedback including the required documentation to those supervised and to the General Forman on subordinates' performance 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify 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. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to gwendolyn.d.barnett@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, 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, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration 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. Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized. This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact gwendolyn.d.barnett@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation