This position is located in Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command, Base New Orleans, Naval Engineering Department, Industrial Production Facility, in New Orleans, LA.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to operate boom cranes and marine travel lifts in support of USCG activities within the Naval Engineering Departments under direction of the Industrial Operations Division, as well as to perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:1. Operates boom cranes of varying sizes (30-ton to 50-ton marine travel lift, 20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72-foot boom, 35-ton with 136-foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.). Inspects equipment and reports defects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• 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.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Lift loads weighing up to 75 lbs. carry packages up to 45 lbs.

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 greater than normal supervision (SCREENOUT). Technical Practices  Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.  Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.  Knowledge of Materials.  Trouble shooting   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. 

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]