LOCKSMITH WORKER

Duties

• You will perform routine maintenance, overhaul and repair of standard types of mechanical locking devices such as mortise, rim, key-in-the-knob, deadbolt, padlocks, and emergency exit locks.
• You will troubleshoot and repair simple locks with minimum number of parts and few operating parameters.
• You will use tools to measure tolerances and dimensions required for locking devices.
• You will use manufacturer's parts catalogs and assembly instructions to obtain replacements parts and make repairs.
• You will select the appropriate tools and equipment, including hammers, chisels, jigs, hand drills, and bits to perform grinding, fabricating, and repairing of lock systems.
• You will perform preventative maintenance on all security type containers (e.g. safes, vaults, and combination file cabinets) to detect malfunctions of locking mechanisms.

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 are required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license within 10 days of appointment.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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 work on your assigned shift, but you are subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• You are required to furnish basic hand tools typical of the trade. Special tools pertaining to the trade will be furnished by the organization.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

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 the Position without More than Normal Supervision: Tasks of the position include: Troubleshooting and repairing simple locks with minimum number of parts and few operating parameters; making new keys from duplication, impressions, and key codes

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 Certain Personnel of the DoW direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

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.