SHEET METAL MECHANIC

Duties
• You will lead three or more employees in performing work, which is typical of the Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) trade, in the F/A-18 IMC PMI2 workload.
• You will fabricate metal repairs and modify F/A-18 aircraft sheet metal and composite structure and various component parts of the F/A-18 aircraft.
• You will provide leadership of a group assigned to special projects, assist in the training of personnel as it pertains to the sheet metal mechanic-oriented tasks.
• You will pass on instructions received from a supervisor to other workers, set the pace and demonstrate proper work methods.
• You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position
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 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test
You will be subject to random testing.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent may be exposed to noise, dirt, vibration and at times crowded facilities and high temperatures
When working outdoors, may be exposed to inclement weather, high winds, cold/heat, glare, dampness, dust, smoke, etc
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 lead or Supervise, and includes: Ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: Apply skills and working knowledge in the sheet metal processing techniques and aircraft maintenance procedures; Fabricate metal repairs and modify aircraft sheet metal and composite structure and various parts; Disassemble, modify, repair, and assemble structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and associated components; Read, interpret, and comply with directions and requirement within blueprints, sketches, technical data, and engineering specifications; Demonstrate acceptable level of skill pertaining to the use of hand tools related to the metal smith trade; Utilize skills for sheet metal machinery; Use precision measuring tools to accomplish work tasks; and Communicate and provide training and instruction to personnel of of various levels
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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)
A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires IAW command policy and available command funding.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:
• ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE
* ABILITY TO USE HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, ETC
FOR METAL WORK
* DEXTERITY (ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY, ETC.)
* KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, MATERIALS, ETC
(INCLUDES CONSTRUCTING, REPAIR, AND FORGING)
* LAYOUT AND PATTERN DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDES GEOMETRIC PROJECTION AND TRIANGULATION) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
Your benefits depend on the type of position you

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