This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics, Base Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, VA

Duties

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Mechanic at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth. Specific knowledge must be demonstrated in the air conditioning trade including knowledge of the principles of air conditioning, the ability to recognize and determine the best method for correcting malfunctions and the skill to make repairs to a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The position requires a valid state driver's license.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be subject to recall to make emergency repairs.
• Must be universal certified by an EPA certification program.
• Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• This position may require a one year probationary period.

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. (includes blueprinting reading)* Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment* Knowledge of materials* TroubleshootingNational 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 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]