Crane Operator, (Industrial Equipment Mechanic)

New Orleans, LA, United States

Summary This position is located in Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command, Base New Orleans, Naval Engineering Department, Industrial Production Facility, in New Orleans, LA. Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to operate boom cranes and marine travel lifts in support of USCG activities within the Naval Engineering Departments under direction of the Industrial Operations Division, as well as to perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on all types of machinery and mechanical equipment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: 1. Operates boom cranes of varying sizes (30-ton to 50-ton marine travel lift, 20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72-foot boom, 35-ton with 136-foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.). Inspects equipment and reports defects. 2. Transports a variety of loads including buoys, small boats, wood and steel pilings, vessel masts, booms, crane sections, engines, and heavy equipment and machines. Lifts personnel in a man lift safety basket to perform repairs aloft on ships' masts. 3. Performs refueling and routine maintenance of equipment, including oil and filter changes, tire repairs, and chassis and wire rope lubrication. Starts equipment and checks all gauges and meters. 4. Operates gasoline and diesel-powered forklifts with maximum lifting capacities to 25 tons and 18 feet. 5. Incumbent must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, prepare sketches, reports, and diagrams, and follow manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. The position requires a valid state driver's license. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. A one-year probationary period may be required. This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Lift loads weighing up to 75 lbs. carry packages up to 45 lbs. 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 greater than normal supervision (SCREENOUT). Technical Practices Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Materials. Trouble shooting 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. 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 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 917-426-3548. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation