This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Academy, Facilities Engineering Division, Public Works, New London, CT.

Duties

You will perform as a plumber in the Mechanical Shop, Public Works, Facilities Engineering Division, installing new, as well as modifying and repairing existing, plumbing supply and disposal systems.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: - Working from building plans, blueprints, and sketches in planning of the routing, placement slant, slope, fall and proper operation of equipment and systems.- Installing, repairing and modifying systems by locating and tapping into main lines, planning system routes, locating and cutting route opening, and installing hangers for proper slope.- Determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems.- Testing and making needed adjustment to systems and equipment to ensure proper operations, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions.- Installing, operating, and modifying various supply, disposal, and utility systems and equipment such as water, gas, sprinklers, hot water tanks, toilets, urinals, water coolers, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• The position requires a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)* Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.* Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)* Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.* Measuring and Layout * Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment* Troubleshooting 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 Mail Stop 4 Baltimore, Maryland 21226 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]