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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Ceiba, PR

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of Puerto Rico on an ... Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR) * Air National Guard (ANG) * U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR ...

S. Coast Guard locations. Shall perform a full range of professional Optometry concepts and ... Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U. S. Virgin Islands. * A current certification in Basic ...

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How much do summer coast guard puerto rico jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer coast guard puerto rico in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do you get paid in the Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico?

Salaries for summer Coast Guard positions in Puerto Rico typically range from $2,000 to $4,000 per month, depending on experience, rank, and specific duties. Pay may also include stipends for training and accommodations, with opportunities to earn overtime or hazard pay during operational periods.

What is the difference between Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico vs Summer Lifeguard Puerto Rico?

AspectSummer Coast Guard Puerto RicoSummer Lifeguard Puerto Rico
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, Boat HandlingCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification
Work EnvironmentMaritime, coastal, rescue operations, patrolsBeach, poolside, rescue, surveillance
Employer & IndustryU.S. Coast Guard, maritime agenciesPublic beaches, private pools, resorts

Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico involves maritime rescue, patrols, and maritime safety, requiring specialized certifications and working in maritime environments. In contrast, Summer Lifeguard Puerto Rico focuses on beach or pool safety, with certifications centered on water rescue and first aid. Both roles are vital for water safety but differ mainly in work setting and scope of responsibilities.

What are the common responsibilities of a Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico member?

Participants in a Summer Coast Guard role in Puerto Rico typically assist with a variety of operational and support tasks, such as conducting safety patrols, helping with search and rescue operations, and maintaining equipment. They may also be involved in community outreach, environmental protection efforts, and general administrative support. Working alongside experienced Coast Guard personnel, summer staff gain valuable exposure to maritime safety procedures and teamwork in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

What is a Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico?

Summer Coast Guard jobs in Puerto Rico are temporary or seasonal positions offered by the United States Coast Guard during the summer months. These roles often include assisting with search and rescue operations, supporting environmental protection efforts, conducting boat patrols, and providing general maintenance or administrative support. These positions are ideal for students or individuals seeking hands-on experience in maritime safety and public service while enjoying the unique environment of Puerto Rico. Applicants typically need to meet age, citizenship, and background requirements, and may receive training in first aid, boating safety, and teamwork.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico member?

To thrive as a Coast Guard member in Puerto Rico during the summer, you need strong physical fitness, swimming proficiency, and a high school diploma or equivalent, along with successful completion of Coast Guard training. Familiarity with navigation systems, rescue equipment, and maritime communication tools is typically required. Teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for responding to emergencies and working in diverse conditions. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure the safety, security, and effective mission execution in demanding maritime environments.
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Infographic showing various Summer Coast Guard Puerto Rico job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 32% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,434 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

$120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-0801-13, Research General Engineer located in the Technical Division, USCG Research and Development Center, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security in New London, CT.
This Vacancy announcement has been extended from 8/10/20206 to 08/17/2026

Qualifications:Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:
A.
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
  1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
  2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
  3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
  4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
AND

In addition to the above basic education requirement to qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis:

  • Performing research or systems engineering work related to maritime and underwater technologies, including applied research, systems integration, test and evaluation, and technical assessments to inform technology development or operational decision-making.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.


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.Education:This position does 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.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Employment Type: OTHER