Electronic Industrial Controls Helper

U.S. Coast Guard; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Personal leave days

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security in Baltimore, MD, seeks an Electrical/ Electronics Technician for the Electro Group in the Yard. This term appointment may extend up to 13 months with possibilities to extend to four years or convert to permanent.

Responsibilities include removing/installing cabling, interpreting specs, supporting electrical and electronic operations aboard ships, and assisting with radar and navigation systems installations. A Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Removing and installing cabling that have been disconnected from marine crafts and other assignments and re-pulling/running cable through ships.
• Interpreting material specifications, use handbooks, tables, and other similar data relating to your work.
• Providing basic tasking for construction and repair required for accomplishing all Electrical and Electronic operations along with Yard objectives.
• Assisting in installing radars, electronic countermeasures, IFF/TACN (Crypto Systems), Navigational Systems, radio directional finders. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore MD. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. However, an extension is possible up to 4 years total an or can be converted to permanent without further consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Removing and installing cabling that have been disconnected from marine crafts and other assignments and re-pulling/running cable through ships.
• Interpreting material specifications, use handbooks, tables, and other similar data relating to your work.
• Providing basic tasking for construction and repair required for accomplishing all Electrical and Electronic operations along with Yard objectives.
• Assisting in installing radars, electronic countermeasures, IFF/TACN (Crypto Systems), Navigational Systems, radio directional finders. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Requirements & 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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.5 – $28.58/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.