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Planner/ Estimator

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today

On-siteAlameda, CA$47.3 – $55.2/hrApply by Jun 7, 2026Maintenance MechanicESTJESTPISTJISTP
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About the Role

This vacancy is for aWD-4749-8, Planner/ Estimator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-SFLC IOD NIE PROJECT MGMT SEC 1-ALAMEDA CA in ALAMEDA, California.

What You'll Do

  • You will serve as a Planner/ Estimator and be responsible for planning for construction, maintenance, repair, or manufacturing projects by determining facilities, equipment, material, and numbers and categories of shop personnel required of Coast Guard assets in the assigned area of responsibility, and elsewhere when directed by IOD.
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Analyzing ISO's that normally contain advanced work lists, design plans, manufacturing requests, preliminary man-time estimates, engineering plans and specifications and material lists; and prepares overall preliminary schedules..
  • Coordinating development of an estimate of labor and materials from shop supervisors as the circumstance dictates, or utilizes standard estimates created for repeat work items..
  • Analyzing work to be accomplished in the light of accepted trade practices, pertinent specifications, drawings, and sketches.
  • Creating and maintaining production schedules utilizing modern computer scheduling programs such as MS Project or Primavera.
  • Estimating total man-time requirements, and details labor cost by shop, using engineered performance standards, when available, historical data, and by the application of knowledge acquired as a tradesman.
  • Developing a database of estimates for common work items from historical data and applies these estimates when scheduling similar new work.
  • Reviewing master production schedule to determine if an Industrial Production Facility (IPF) or an Industrial Production Detachment (IPD) has the available resources to complete the requested work by the desired completion date.

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.
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • 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 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: 78b94e5a-4d18-4e27-881b-86a0ac77cf9d

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