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Summary This vacancy is for aWS-4701-11, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor MEO located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY UTILITIES in CAPE MAY, New Jersey. Responsibilities This position is located in the Public Works Branch of the Facilities Engineering Division, U.S. Coast Guard TRACEN. You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, responsible for providing all facilities maintenance, management, and operations of all property and assets assigned to the United States Coast Guard TRACEN, Cape May, NJ. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Directing and overseeing the operation, maintenance (recurring, preventative, and casualty), and minor repair of TRACEN utility distribution systems, including electrical, water and sewage, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, fuel tanks, plumbing systems, swimming facilities, grounds, roads, and sidewalks. Managing all aspects of work assignments, develops methods for project execution, establishes standards and reviews work for quality and timeliness in meeting schedules. Estimating labor hours required by various trades, materials costs, and equipment requirements for projects. Determining the number and types of workers needed to complete projects, and planning use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on specific projects as well on quarter-to-quarter basis to ensure a balanced workload. Coordinating and managing facilities maintenance, repair, alteration, and operations for all assigned buildings, structures, grounds, and physical properties at TRACEN, serving as the technical point-of-contact for planning, design, construction, and maintenance services. Overseeing and ensuring completion of structural maintenance and minor repairs to roofs, exterior facades, masonry, reinforced concrete, steel and wood structural systems, floor systems, interior lathe plaster, wood paneling, gypsum drywall partitions, and interior and exterior painting of buildings, roadways, and structures. Managing and executing facilities maintenance support for TRACEN operational functions and special events such as recruit graduation ceremonies, sunset parades, and VIP visits, including documenting work orders, labor hours, materials, and contract procurement costs. 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: -Must be a U.S. Citizen. -Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov -A one-year probationary period may be required. -Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. - 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. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. -This is not a Bargaining Unit position. -Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. -Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. -All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. - This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. 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. 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 lead or supervise (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)* Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to interpret Instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)* Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of Materials 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. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information 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 bre'[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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact bre'[email protected]. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation 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.