This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Base Cape Cod, Facilities Engineering Department, Buzzards Bay, MA.

Duties

This role works independently performing journeyman level High Voltage Electrician duties in support of Base Cape Cod.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.Typical work assignments include:- Troubleshooting, installing, maintaining repairing and preventive maintenance inspection of primary and secondary distribution systems.- Removing transformers, changing tape, rewiring, resetting distribution, checking oil and replacing the repaired transformers.- Operating, repairing and maintaining computerized solid state high voltage control systems in the main sub station and airfield lighting vaults.- Maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting approach lighting, taxi-way lighting and runway lighting systems and fixtures and any other airfield related lights.- Performing maintenance work on underground wiring, making underground connections to pole boxes, splicing cable, assisting in pumping out water and other debris from underground junction boxes.- Installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, loading and testing new and installed equipment, including circuits used to supply distribution panels, industrial switchgear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm equipment, cathodic protection systems , high intensity lighting systems and related equipment.- Performing snow removal operations on airfield taxiways and public roads and parking areas as deemed necessary.* You must be able to obtain and maintain "Basic Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification".

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The position requires a valid state driver's license.
• Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Basic Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification is preferred.

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. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: * Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)* Knowledge of electrical equipment  * Theory and instruments (Electrical, Electronic) 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)* 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. 

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2401 Hawkins Point Road Building 1, Mailstop 4 Balitmore, Maryland 21226 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]