- Position Title
- ELECTRONICS MECHANIC
- Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Announcement Number
- 20250430-33891-179164-SR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Electronics Mechanic.
2.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience installing and putting into operation major electronic and electrical control systems that are new to the fleet or that are major modifications of existing systems?
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications and schematics of complete custom systems installed on CG Vessels?
4.
The Coast Guard's workstation III computer network system uses a specialized variation of Windows Vista operating system as well as a custom on-line database program for the quick and easy research and retrieval of approved prints and wiring coeds of the Coast Guard fleet. How familiar are you with the Windows operating systems and the NE-TIMS technical library and database programs?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience with vessel system repair and install documentation (i.e., test memos, SOVT system operational verification tests, CFR condition found reports)?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience with repairs and complete overhauls of (i.e., radars, generators and electrical motors)?
7.
Which of the following projects have you worked on?
8.
The Coast Guard Workstation III computer network uses a specialized variation of Windows operating systems as well as a custom on-line database program for the quick and easy research and retrieval to approved prints and wiring codes of the Coast Guard fleet. How familiar are you with the Windows operating system CG-LIMS technical library and database programs?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience with systems containing numerous remote units and functions that must be coordinated and/or similarly involved subunits that create and use many interlocking signals?
10.
Which of the following tools and instruments have you worked with?
11.
What is a TDR and are you familiar with its use and purpose with Marine Electrical/Electronic troubleshooting?
12.
Which of the following do you have theoretical and practical knowledge of?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience constructing interface devices and modifications to the equipment from sketches and verbal instructions in order to refine the new system operations?
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational tests and improvise procedures to cope with unforeseen defects, as well as submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect said improvisations?
15.
Have you had to improvise troubleshooting procedures for marine vessel control systems in which a number of the major components were designed as independent systems with different engineering parameters and practices?
16.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.