This vacancy is for aWG-4607-9, Carpenter located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY NEW ORLEANS in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
You will serve as a Carpenter and be responsible for performing a variety of work in the construction, alteration, and repair of building structures, fittings, panels, partitions, and other articles made of wood or wood substitutes.
Your duties will also include repairing damaged plastic boat hulls by preparing and applying fiberglass patches to restore their original contour and strength and, you will be tasked with independently planning and executing projects from the initial layout stage through to final assembly and installation. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Assembling cabinetry and fixtures using precision joinery (miters and rabbets) and bonding wood pieces, veneers, and countertops with industrial adhesives. Building, repairing, altering, laying out, and erecting essential structural components and frameworks, including sills, beams, corner posts, ridge poles, and trusses. Fabricating and repairing wood articles such as benches, tables, lockers, custom shipment boxes, roofing, and cases.
Performing work based on work orders or oral instructions, estimate jobs to determine the methods, techniques, devices, hours, and materials needed. Removing and installing insulation, windows, foam fender rails, and related shipboard accessories.
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. 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 $34.23 – $39.94/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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