Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC), Base Alameda, Facilities Engineering Department (FED), Alameda, CA. Responsibilities This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Coast Guard Base Alameda, CA. Responsible for maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul, and installation of a variety of air conditioning, industrial and domestic refrigeration, heating equipment, hot water and steam boilers of various sizes and types. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Installing, operating, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and making both minor and major repairs to a variety of air conditioning, heating, steam generation and refrigeration systems and equipment. Maintaining and repairing compressors, evaporating and condensing units, heat exchangers, valves, piping, pneumatic control devices, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, refrigeration appliances, refrigerators, water fountains, and refrigeration units. Maintaining an adequate stockpile of parts and consumables used in the operation and maintenance. Working with and imparting knowledge to Engineers of the Watch and junior personnel who may be less skilled or experienced in the above tasks and who may need to learn to complete these tasks themselves. Providing department leadership with status updates, troubleshooting results, and recommendations regarding operation and maintenance of the systems listed above. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. The position requires a valid state driver's license. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be subject to recall to make emergency repairs. Must be universal certified by an EPA certification program. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Must have received HVAC certification from accredited trade school or prog. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: * Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) * Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. * Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) * Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) * Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment * Knowledge of materials * Troubleshooting 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. 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. 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 Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 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, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 25% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. Relocation Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 25% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. Student Loan: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-815-3023. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.