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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, YARD, Industrial Department, Mechanical Group, Baltimore, Maryland Responsibilities This position is an assistant to the Senior Civilian Supervisor of the Mechanical Group within the Industrial Department at the Coast Guard YARD. This position is responsible for planning, policy continuity, technical coordination and implementation of resources required for accomplishing the shops and YARD objectives in the absence of the Mechanical Group General Foreman. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assigning and explaining work requirements and operating instructions to subordinate supervisors; setting deadlines and establishing the sequence of work operations to be followed. Maintaining a balanced workload, by shifting assignments, workers, and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations. Reviewing and analyzing work accomplishments, cost and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs, and anticipate and avoid possible problems by recommending corrective action to higher management. Participating with other management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluating work operations and reviews completed work and inspection reports to assure that standard are met, and coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other organizations and functions. Participating in the planning and establishment of long-range work requirements and schedules. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. Provide current SF50. Drug test required. 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: 1. Ability to supervise (SCREENOUT) 2. Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. 3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) 5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 6. Knowledge of materials 7. 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 Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Moving expenses will not be paid. This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. Coast Guard provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the Coast Guard's Office of Civil Rights Directorate at 1-888-992-7387 or send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation