This vacancy is for a WL - 4717-10,Boat Builder Leader located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY PORTSMOUTH in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.
You will serve as a Boat Builder Leader and responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass, and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels. The work includes fitting replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood and keel; caulking seams; repairing decks and topsides; replacing canvas and molding; installing deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; and boring shaft logs and constructing cradles to fit hulls..
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Mixing and applying by brush, roller, air, or airless spray methods standard coatings such as enamels, latex emulsions, varnishes and lacquers, fiberglass, and exotic coatings such as organic and inorganic zinc silicates, coal tar epoxies, polyamide epoxies, and vinyl paints, and smoothes or otherwise manipulates coatings after application, where necessary, to obtain special textures which cannot be produced by the coating process itself.
Understanding, operating, and maintaining the various devices associated with trade including air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, auxiliary breathing air equipment. Working knowledge of varying abrasives procedures for large structures and objects, or small and intricate items of metal and nonmetal composition. Planning the sequence of repair tasks, selecting and safely using the proper tools, devices, and equipment.
Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
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. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. 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 U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
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. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here 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.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $36.32 – $42.37/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-31 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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