Ordnance Equipment Helper

U.S. Coast Guard; Glen Burnie (MD); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Uniform allowance

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore, MD seeks an Ordnance Equipment Helper to support an Electro Group. The position is a DHS/Coast Guard role located in the Industrial Department and carries a term appointment not to exceed 13 months, with possible extension up to four years.

The role involves assisting a journeyman ordnance equipment mechanic and performing related duties. Typical tasks include using power and hand tools on weapon systems such as MK 75, MK 38, MK 92, Mk110, and CIWS equipment, plus

Responsabilidades

• Assist a journeyman ordnance equipment mechanic with tasks that cannot be handled alone.
• Use power and hand tools on systems including MK 75 Gun System, MK 38 Mod1/2/3, MK 92 Fire Control, Mk110 57mm, CIWS 20mm and Decoy Launching systems.
• Install and connect hydraulic, electrical and mechanical weapon systems to test stands.
• Maintain, repair and pretest components to aid senior mechanics in system compatibility. Mandatory training required.

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, 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.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist a journeyman ordnance equipment mechanic with work that cannot be handled alone and also performs less difficult tasks alone. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member.

Typical duties includes:

• Using power and hand tools common to the trade, while working with other employees on the following systems: MK 75 Gun Weapon System, MK 38 Mod1, 2, and 3 Machine Gun System, and MK 92 Fire Control Systems, Mk110 57mm, (CIWS 20mm) Gun & loading system, and Decoy Launching systems (Mk137 and Nulka).
• Maintaining and repairing procedures on ordnance systems which the YARD or AGENCY has been tasked.
• Installing and connecting hydraulic, electrical and mechanical weapon systems to test stands.
• Performing any work assigned for the maintenance, repairing, and pretesting of components at assembling level to help senior mechanics determine their compatibility with the complete weapons system. 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 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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