This vacancy is for a WG-5306-10, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE ALAMEDA UTILITIES BRANCH -FPU in ALAMEDA, California.

Duties

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Coast Guard Base Alameda, CA., responsible for maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul, and installation of a variety of air conditioning, industrial and domestic refrigeration, heating equipment, hot water and steam boilers of various sizes and types. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Installing, operating, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and making both minor and major repairs to a variety of air conditioning, heating, steam generation and refrigeration systems and equipment. Maintaining and repairing compressors, evaporating and condensing units, heat exchangers, valves, piping, pneumatic control devices, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, refrigeration appliances, refrigerators, water fountains, and refrigeration units. Maintaining an adequate stockpile of parts and consumables used in the operation and maintenance. Working with and imparting knowledge to Engineers of the Watch and junior personnel who may be less skilled or experienced in the above tasks and who may need to learn to complete these tasks themselves. Providing department leadership with status updates, troubleshooting results, and recommendations regarding operation and maintenance of the systems listed above.

Requirements

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 Troubleshooting Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 25% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. NOTE: "Newly appointed" refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Relocation Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments who would be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation bonus of 25% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. 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.

Student Loan: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

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
• Name: Charles Edwards
• Phone: (206) 815-2049
• Email: [email protected]