Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0802-11/12, Engineering Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG R and D CENTER TECHNICAL DIVISION. Research and Development Center DVIDS - Video - Coast Guard research and development overview USCG Operation Demonstration Coqui - YouTube Responsibilities You will serve as an Engineering Technician and be responsible for serving as a key member supporting project managers and engineers in the execution of the Research and Development portfolio. Duties and responsibilities include Lead Field Test Technician, Laboratory Technical Manager, and Laboratory Equipment Manager, providing testing and engineering support to the various projects in the R&D portfolio which include elements of all 11 Coast Guard missions and a multidisciplinary ability/understanding in the fields of sensors, maritime electronic and mechanical systems, communication systems, and data transfer systems. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing technical leadership in evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced testing approaches for integration into the testing process. Testing, installation, repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment of electronic and mechanical systems Preparing engineering evaluation tests of equipment such as prototypes of experimental hardware conceived and designed by engineers. Developing novel research instruments, test devices or prototype components with difficult performance requirements or where techniques or components in combination or application differ from previous uses. Performing work of a broad scope in the design, buildup, adaptation, and modification of systems or component parts, which are part of complex experimental research tests. Developing novel research instruments, test devices, or prototype components with difficult performance requirements or where techniques or components in combination or application differ from previous uses. Resolving problems in conducting tests that are often new, unique or offer significant technical challenges since the details are not reviewed or discussed in scientific literature or validated by known precedents. Evaluating data generated during long-term testing to determine the adequacy of the testing method. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-10 grade level. methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. You qualify for the GS-12, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience would be to perform detailed designs and participate in design tradeoff studies. Examples of occupations that could provide specialized experience include: draftsperson, surveying technician, construction estimator, physical science technician, or mathematical technician. In addition, experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: planner estimators who analyzed designs for production purposes: or instrument or model makers who perform design or development work on devices fabricated. 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. Specialized experience must include the following: Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques. Practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering applications. Knowledge and skills sufficient to prepare and conduct testing, maintenance, trouble shooting and repair procedures for electronics equipment Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing with all levels of personnel Ability to clearly read and interpret engineering and architectural plans and specification. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. 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. 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. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Transcripts--If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. 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). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. 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 Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil. 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. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation