EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (MARINE NAVIGATION)

Job Overview

Summary

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or university. Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled. or EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker, sales or service engineer, or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture, utilization, repair, or operation of equipment. Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements. Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders. Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met. Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement. AND To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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 managing large-scale, specialized inventory operations, specifically industrial/maritime assets and associated construction hardware Experienced in operating industrial material handling equipment (MHE) up to 22k lbs and maintaining heavy equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, etc) Proficient in navigating complex logistics and financial databases, including executing transport documents via the Commercial Bill of Lading (CBL) system, managing local acquisitions, and maintaining strict data integrity within various systems Experience developing long-range material forecasts and anticipating complex hardware requirements based on operational tempos and scheduled maintenance lifecycles Experience conducting technical reviews of engineering drawings, blueprint specifications, and equipment datasheets to verify compliance with design requirements 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. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.

Duties

You will serve as an EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (MARINE NAVIGATION) and be responsible for oversight of the District's central stock point for AtoN equipment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Utilize the Naval Engineering Supply and Support System (NESSS) to manage an inventory of nearly 1,500 floating aids and construction materials to service nearly 4,000 fixed aids. Operation of equipment to load/unload equipment. Complete and maintain certification in the USCG's Commercial Bill of Lading, Financial Procurement Desktop, NESSS and Integrated Aids to Navigation Information Systems Perform technical analysis of contract specifications, equipment characteristics, drawings, commercial catalogues and other supporting documentation Develops long-range requirements for hardware and coordinates the inventory levels and timing of procurements with projected operational needs Develops design modifications/recommendations as needed to ensure the integrity of the District's AtoN systems 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