Aircraft Mechanic
Summary
This vacancy is for a WG-8852-8/10, Aircraft Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC MEDIUM RANGE RECOVERY -MRR PRODUCT LINE in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.
Duties
You will serve as an Aircraft Worker/Aircraft Mechanic and will be responsible for performing aircraft mechanic journey level work.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
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- Disassembling aircrafts or major components for overhaul or modification.
- Assisting in aircraft configuration changes, refueling/defueling and towing.
- Performing repairs of limited complexity such as removing and replacing worn or damaged gaskets, pneudraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings, cables, and pulleys.
- Following detailed procedures that specify task sequences, tolerances, etc.
- Installing aligning and adjusting less complex aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies and components.
- Repairing and maintaining various major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Performing flight line maintenance of assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing all airframe mechanical systems, or post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repairing of overhauled and modified aircraft to prepare for and correct deficiencies found on functional check flights.
- Running engines and auxiliary power units.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Training employees with lesser skills in aircraft mechanical work activities.
- Disassembling, troubleshooting, performing functional tests, calibrating and maintaining a variety of components, assemblies, and equipment.
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
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- 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 Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance.
- This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- 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 do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT)
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Troubleshooting
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.
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 , 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 and 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 ******************@uscg.mil.
Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an , 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. , , , and 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 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 ******************@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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