Facilities And Equipment Specialist

Department of Homeland Security; New London (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section in New London, Connecticut, is seeking a Facilities and Equipment Specialist at the GS-1601-9 level. A qualifying resume must show one year of specialized experience or equivalent education.

The role involves equipment maintenance planning, inspection, and program development to support base facilities and operations. Applicants may qualify with a Master's degree or 2 years of higher-level graduate education,

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrating knowledge of applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment design.
• Experience in the use of tools and test equipment.
• Experience developing, installing, inspecting or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques.
• Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR a combination of specialized experience and graduate education.

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-1601-9, Facilities And Equipment Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Experience, education or training which provided knowledge and skill in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment design.
• Experience in the use of tools and test equipment.
• Experience developing, installing, inspecting or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques.

OR

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

OR

A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.