Summary This vacancy is for aWL-5334-10, Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Duty station is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Responsibilities This position serves as a Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader - NIE, leading and performing major overhaul and/or repairs on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment aboard Coast Guard vessels and stations or used in support of Coast Guard missions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Receiving work assignments from the supervisor and passes them on to assigned Marine Machinery Mechanics, Machinist, Maintenance Mechanics, Welders, Electricians, Carpenter, and Maintenance Mechanic (Electric/HVAC) and demonstrating appropriate work procedures and techniques. Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information. Installing, adjusting, setting, repairing, or replacing engine controls, governors, unloaders, safety valves, steering gear and rudders. Planning the sequence of repair tasks, selecting and safely using the proper tools, devices, and equipment. Complies with appropriate specifications and instructions in manuals, regulations and guides, so that clearances, fittings, adjustments and settings are precise and made within designated clearances and tolerances. Using precision test and measuring instruments such as Alignment telescopes and lasers, levels, feeler gauges, tachometers and calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, verniers, dial indicators and micrometers to repair, adjust and test shipboard equipment and machinery such as cargo handling machinery, and firefighting equipment. 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. The position requires a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Drug/Alcohol Test Required. Qualifications Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. To qualify for the Marine Machinery Mechanic Leader, WL-5334-10, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Job Element #73 Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT). These duties include: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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. 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. 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 Recruitment incentives may be authorized. (Please see next Step for Recruitment Incentive Information) Relocation Incentive Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 15% 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. 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 CivilRightsRA@uscg.mil. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation