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Conditions of employment
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a WELDER WORKER without more than normal supervision performing the following: 1. Reading blue prints and sketches to prepare and set up parts and/or surfaces to be welded. 2. Operating various electric resistance welding machines or use one or more manual welding processes (e.g., oxyacetylene or oxyhydrogen gas or gas carbon-arc or gas metal arc) to fabricate or repair common metal parts assemblies or components of equipment, containers, structures or facilities. 3. Performing all types of basic welding and brazing, soldering and cutting. 4. Positioning and control the torch or arc and feed welding rod or electrode to obtain weld bead size required, penetration desired and prevent burning base metal while welding common, similar metals of varying size, shape and thickness to loose tolerances.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities dire hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
A 40 hour work week is typical for this position.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
You may be called back and be required to work emergency overtime.
May be required to work overtime.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where parts of the assigned work are in hard to reach places, it is necessary that the incumbent stands, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets-up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas, which may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes makes repairs and installations outside in bad weather and in work areas that are noisy. Involves exposure to fumes, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches and heated materials and the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, hazardous gases, cuts, and burns.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
- You will receive work orders, oral instructions and direction from your immediate supervisor for the installation, repair or modification of pertinent components.
- You will use the American Welding Society standard welding symbols and related trade processes to completed assigned work.
- You will use prepared clamps, fixtures or jigs to assemble materials or parts for welding.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- May require the ability to obtain licenses for the operation of Fork Lift, High Lift (JLG) and/or construction equipment, upon notification.
- May be required to obtain special certification or licensing to perform the work or to use specialized tools and/or equipment if assigned work would need this.
- May be required to obtain welding and medical gas certification(s).
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a WELDER WORKER without more than normal supervision performing the following: 1. Reading blue prints and sketches to prepare and set up parts and/or surfaces to be welded. 2. Operating various electric resistance welding machines or use one or more manual welding processes (e.g., oxyacetylene or oxyhydrogen gas or gas carbon-arc or gas metal arc) to fabricate or repair common metal parts assemblies or components of equipment, containers, structures or facilities. 3. Performing all types of basic welding and brazing, soldering and cutting. 4. Positioning and control the torch or arc and feed welding rod or electrode to obtain weld bead size required, penetration desired and prevent burning base metal while welding common, similar metals of varying size, shape and thickness to loose tolerances.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities dire hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
A 40 hour work week is typical for this position.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
You may be called back and be required to work emergency overtime.
May be required to work overtime.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where parts of the assigned work are in hard to reach places, it is necessary that the incumbent stands, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets-up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas, which may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes makes repairs and installations outside in bad weather and in work areas that are noisy. Involves exposure to fumes, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches and heated materials and the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, hazardous gases, cuts, and burns.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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