Facilities And Equipment Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

This is a GS-1601-9 Facilities And Equipment Specialist position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section, in New London, Connecticut. The specialist performs administrative work related to the operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and other structures. Typical assignments include managing and modifying work orders, equipment records, preventive maintenance records, and job plans in the Shore Asset Management (SAM) database, and serving as an Assistant Local SAM Administrator. The position requires qualifying experience or education at the GS-09 level. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of the two. The role is subject to federal employment conditions, including a background investigation and the ability to obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date.
  • To qualify at GS-09 through experience, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the federal sector, involving knowledge and skill in equipment design principles, concepts, and methods; use of tools and test equipment; or development, installation, inspection, or revision of equipment maintenance programs and techniques.
  • Alternatively, qualify with a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a combination of qualifying specialized experience and graduate education.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
  • Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
  • Current or recent political appointees in specified Executive Branch positions must disclose that status to the HR Office.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and modify work orders maintained in the Shore Asset Management (SAM) database.
  • Manage and modify SAM equipment, preventive maintenance, and job plan records.
  • Perform duties as an Assistant Local SAM Administrator.
  • Perform administrative work involving the operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and other structures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Thrift Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Personal leave days
  • Paid federal holidays
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Transportation subsidies
  • Uniform allowance
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Fitness centers
  • Employee training and developmental opportunities
  • Disabled veteran leave, if eligible
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