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Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0802-9-10-11, Naval Architect Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Naval Architecture, Engineering Services Division, Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. You will serve as a Naval Architect Technician, GS-0802-9 and be responsible for: Performing difficult or complex structural engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications associated with the construction, modernization, overhaul, conversion, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vessels. Working in a variety of unique work situations, often aligned with Naval ArchitectureWorks in a variety of unique work situations, often aligned with Naval Architecture. Completing small projects and participating in teams. Working independently on routine tasks and assisting more senior technicians or engineers with larger more complex projects. You will serve as a Naval Architect Technician, GS-0802-10 and be responsible for: Managing small projects and participate in teams as a functional expert. Working in a variety of unique work situations, often aligned with Hull, Structural Engineering, and Naval Architecture. Working with functions such as research, development, design, evaluation, construction, inspection, production, application, standardization, testing, or operation of, structures, weight and boat handling systems, equipment, devices, or materials. Performing difficult or complex structural engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications associated with the construction, modernization, overhaul, conversion, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vessels. You will serve as a Naval Architect Technician, GS-0802-11 and be responsible for: Managing small projects and participate in teams as a functional expert. Working in a variety of unique work situations, often aligned with Hull, Structural Engineering, and Naval Architecture. Working with functions such as research, development, design, evaluation, construction, inspection, production, application, standardization, testing, or operation of, structures, weight and boat handling systems, equipment, devices, or materials. Working independently on routine and difficult tasks, and assists more senior technicians or engineers with larger more complex projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trus as a condition of placement into this position. This may include e.g. a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs". Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Must submit SF-50. This position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-0802-9 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Experience portraying engineering and architectural ideas and information through use of engineering drafting to prepare preliminary layouts and sketches for development of new equipment or systems, simplification and improvement of present equipment, or development of new design techniques or methods. Experience assisting the Engineering Project Manager in executing design or other projects as directed. Experience developing Simplified Acquisition Procurement process packages for systems and equipment. Develops Independent Government Estimates, and Procurement Requests. To qualify at the GS-0802-10 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Experience developing designs for new or modifications of shipboard structures, foundations, arrangements and HVAC systems, equipment, and components. Experience managing and completing TCTO, design, production or other projects as directed. Experience developing Independent Government Estimates, Source Selection Plans, Technical Evaluation Reports, and Justifications for Other than Full and Open Competition, specifications, and other documents as directed by the Contracting Officer. To qualify at the GS-0802-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Experience developing or modifying drawings using CAD software in either 2 or 3 dimensions and completing ship checks to verify system condition and configuration, and correct drawings based on visit results. Experience executing projects in a matrix organization that includes the three Yard Engineering Branches, the Yard Industrial Department, and the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Engineering Services Division (ESD), SFLC Product Lines, and occasionally Headquarters Offices. Experience developing Simplified Acquisition Procurement process packages for systems and equipment. 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). E-Verify 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. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, 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, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration 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. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation