This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard YARD, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore, MD.
You will be responsible for installing, modifying, repairing, loading and testing systems, circuits, equipment, and controls with little or no check during the progress or upon completion of work. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Maintaining and repairing of highly complex complete operational control systems that are typical of the work of an Electrician, grade 10; as well as working on new systems, also some assignments will be at the grade 8 level for electronics. Installing and putting into operation major electrical and some electronic control systems that are new to the fleet or that major modifications of existing systems.
Utilizing blueprints, schematics, drawings, sketches, manufacturer's instructions, specifications, technical manuals, verbal instructions, and vast experience. Reviewing and inspecting conditions found reports, mechanical/electrical overhauls on motors and generators under repair job orders.
Troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational tests and follow procedures to identify defects, as well as submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect any corrections or changes.
Ensuring projects they lead meet all of the following: proper cabling, required tagging, ring outs or wiring, light off procedures, programming and value set ups, transfers of material with detailed serial numbers, completed test memos, system operational verifications, and uploading/emailing complete reports. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
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 $31.2 – $36.24/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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