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Painter

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 3 days ago

On-sitePortsmouth, VA$30.2 – $35.2/hrApply by Jun 1, 2026PaintingINFPISFPTrades
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a WG - 4102 - 9, Painter located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY PORTSMOUTH in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

What You'll Do

  • You will serve as a Painter and be responsible for painting and sandblasting work in support of the US Coast Guard (USCG), Industrial Production Facility (IPD), Industrial Operations Division, and is responsible for the preparation, by mechanical and chemical process, and the protective and cosmetic coating of buoys, vessels, structures, and miscellaneous objects.
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Typical work assignments include: Preparing metal surfaces for coating by dry and wet abrasive blasting, by grinding with abrasive disks and wheels, and by chemical stripping methods.
  • Preparing metal surfaces by pickling or through controlled oxidation; prepares fiber reinforced plastic surfaces by filling, shaping, and abrasive sanding; prepares masonry surfaces by mechanical and abrasive blasting methods.
  • Developing coatings of proper color, adjusting hue, intensity and tone to match existing color schemes.
  • Developing coatings of proper texture, consistency, and thickness; diagnoses coating problems, and adjusts application or mixture to obtain desired results adjusting and operating air and airless spray apparatuses

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
  • See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Selectee must 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 Human Resources 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 6621cf4f-3a29-4cbe-860f-acfc79df3ac8

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