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
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You are required to possess 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 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 are required to furnish basic hand tools typical of the trade.

**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: T**roubleshooting and repairing simple locks with minimum number of parts and few operating parameters; making new keys from duplication, impressions, and key codes.**
- 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 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.
- Benefits

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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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements