This vacancy is for a WG-3801-11, Ship Inspector located in the Structural, Group, U. S. Coast Guard Yard, Department of Homeland Security.
All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Ability to Inspect. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading). Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work. Dexterity (Assembly, Disassembly, Reassembly, etc.). Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (Includes Constructing, Repair, and Forging). Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Selective placement factor must be met in order to receive further consideration. You will be given an opportunity to address these when you apply on-line. 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
You will serve as a Structural Inspector and be responsible for inspections and tests on a variety of fabricated and repair work performed by others on structural and non-structural ship components and completed structures. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Inspects for dimensional control, tolerances, wear corrosion, structural or surface defects, alignment, workmanship, correct specifications, and other instructions. Performs non-destructive tests, evaluates and interprets all inconsistencies, and determines the parts usability for service. Performs inspections using common processes but not limited to dye penetrant, mag particle, visual, and ultrasound. Properly documents and sends findings in standard Coast Guard forms. Must be ANSI Level 1 or 2 certified in MT, PT, UT and VT or hold a Certified Welding Inspector Certification through the AWS.