Carpenter/Locksmith

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This WG-4607-9 Carpenter/Locksmith position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section, in New London, Connecticut. The employee performs carpentry and locksmith duties, including construction, repair, installation, and maintenance of structural items, institutional fittings, exterior structures, and locking devices. The position has no positive education requirement. Applicants are evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties, with experience and training assessed for relevance, scope, and quality. Qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work. All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement’s closing date. Employment is subject to applicable federal hiring conditions, including U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration or exemption, a background investigation, the ability to obtain or maintain a valid state driver’s license, and successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination. A one-year probationary period may be required. Federal salary payments are made by direct deposit.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt from registration.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the duties, including the relevance, scope, and quality of experience and training; qualifying paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, is credited.
Applicants qualifying based on education must submit a transcript from an accredited institution; an official transcript is required before appointment.
Foreign education used to meet federal qualification requirements must be supported by evidence of equivalency from a credential evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Construct, finish, repair, and install structural items such as framework, rafters, drywall, plaster, door and window frames, and interior and exterior trim.
Repair or install institutional hardware and fittings, including screens, towel racks, mirrors, benches, countertops, tables, lockers, closets, ceiling tiles, and floor and wall tiles.
Construct or repair exterior structures such as baseball dugouts, sheds, stairs, fences, and benches.
Install, maintain, and repair locking devices, including electronic key card systems.
Repair, adjust, clean, troubleshoot, and install commercially manufactured locking devices used on doors, desks, safes, vaults, cabinets, and other secured units or locations.