About the opportunity
This vacancy is for a GS-1670-7/9 Equipment Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG Air Station Savannah in Savannah, Georgia. You will serve as an Equipment Specialist and be responsible for managing aviation ground support equipment contracting and arranging maintenance services, ordering and disposing of equipment, evaluating unit equipment needs, and providing technical guidance. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include maintaining readiness of aircraft maintenance, service, and support equipment; applying knowledge of an array of laws and rules to meet local, state, and federal regulations; identifying information needs and communicating findings; verifying stock levels; and managing equipment quarterly and annual fiscal year budgets.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
- Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
- Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
- Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
- Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers
- Disabled veteran leave for federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service
- Must meet basic education requirements or have at least one year of specialized experience, or a substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable)
- To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector, or Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or LL.B. or J.D. if related
- To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector, or 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement
- Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a hazardous material endorsement within one year upon appointment
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a pre-appointment physical examination
Required documents
- Limit your resume to no more than two pages showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training with start and end dates and hours per week
- Transcripts MUST be submitted if qualifying based on education
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility)
- Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 and VA letter, if applicable)
- Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
- Military Spouses verification (marriage license and active military orders, spouse's 100% service-connected disability verification, or death certificate)
- CTAP & ICTAP documentation verifying eligibility, if applicable
When to apply
- Applications open on August 26, 2026
- Application deadline is September 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Click Apply Online on USAJOBS to create an account or log in to your existing account
- Prepare your resume limiting it to a maximum of two pages with font size no smaller than 10pts and margins no smaller than 0.5 inches
- Submit your resume, transcripts (if qualifying based on education), and any required supporting documents before the closing date
- Complete any required USA Hire Assessments within the deadline provided via email and the application screen after submitting your application
Additional information
- A one-year probationary period may be required
- All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as this position requires a public trust
- The position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test and a pre-appointment physical examination
- May require annual physical checks under the Occupational Medical Monitoring Program and Hearing Conservation Program
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Individuals with experience in aviation ground support equipment or logistics.
- Candidates capable of managing equipment contracting, maintenance services, and fiscal budgets.
- Applicants who are willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a hazardous material endorsement.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires passing a pre-employment drug test and a physical examination.
- The position is subject to a public trust background investigation.
- Applicants must be prepared for potential annual physical checks under occupational monitoring programs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for someone looking to build a career in aviation support within the U.S. Coast Guard. It provides a stable federal career path with comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy logistics, equipment management, and supporting aviation operations.
Our take
This is a suitable opportunity for logistics or equipment specialists who are comfortable with the physical and regulatory requirements of working in a Coast Guard aviation environment.
Ready to apply?
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