Equipment Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard

Galveston (TX)

Remote

USD 71,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Personal leave days

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Galveston, TX seeks an Equipment Specialist (GS-1670-9) to manage ATON equipment as a Remote Inventory Control Point (RICP). You will oversee local ATON inventory, operate heavy equipment, and coordinate supply and logistics for fleet hardware.

The role includes liaison with Heartland District ATON staff, compliance with assessments, and participation in USA Hire assessments; a robust benefits package is offered and telework eligibility is available.

Qualifications

Experience managing inventory for government or military assets.
Ability to operate and maintain heavy loading equipment.
Strong coordination skills for supply and logistics of field hardware.

Responsibilities

ATON inventory caretaker - local site management of ATON equipment RICP at Sector Field Office Galveston.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment used to load/unload trucks.
Direct the supply and logistics support of the consumable ATON hardware used by the fleet.
Liaison with Heartland District ATON staff regarding serviceability and inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

Heavy equipment operation

Logistics coordination

Interagency liaison

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-1670-9, Equipment Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-D8 WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT -DPW -GALVESTON TX in GALVESTON, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as an Equipment Specialist and be responsible for functioning as a Remote Inventory Control Point (RICP) for District Aids to Navigation (ATON) property. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

ATON inventory caretaker - local site management of the Heartland District's ATON equipment RICP at Sector Field Office Galveston
Operate and maintain heavy equipment used to load/unload trucks
Direct the supply and logistics support of the consumable ATON hardware used by the fleet
Liaison with other Heartland District ATON staff regarding serviceability and inventory of ATON equipment

Typical work assignments include: ATON inventory caretaker - local site management of the Heartland District's ATON equipment RICP at Sector Field Office Galveston Operate and maintain heavy equipment used to load/unload trucks Direct the supply and logistics support of the consumable ATON hardware used by the fleet Liaison with other Heartland District ATON staff regarding serviceability and inventory of ATON equipment Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

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. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. 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 U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: 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.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. 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.

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. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. 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.

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 $71181 – $92541/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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