Electrical Helper Trainee

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, YARD, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore, MD. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. However, an extension is possible up to 4 years total.

Assists journeyman level and workers with assigned that cannot be handled alone. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Using the materials and power/hand tools common to the trade. Assisting with installing neat cable bands with protective rubber, demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking. Assisting with installing transit blocks in the transit frame with proper calculations to cable sizing and frame sizes, then compressing to complete water tight integrity, demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking. Assisting in de-installing cable is a very elementary task, remove cables per verbal or written instruction from shipboard cable ways, performing this independently should be a reasonable expectation of a trainee, and demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking. Assisting with installation of cable, through hangers and transits, in a neat, organized manner. With repetitive assignments and general instruction employees should begin to demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking. Assisting with neatly and safely wiring two and three wire power, control circuits, motor connections. Receiving instructions/training on other connectors (fiber optics) and terminations via blueprint/ coeds for development. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

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.