Planner/ Estimator

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.

Typical work assignments include: Providing estimates of Industrial Service Orders (ISO), which normally contain advanced work lists, design plans, manufacturing requests, preliminary man-time estimates, engineering plans, blue prints or drawings including specifications and material lists; and is directly responsible for ISO prioritization which requires experience in and knowledge of trade and labor work.

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.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.