Welder Leader

Job Summary

You will serve as a Welder Leader in the Department of the Navy, leading a team to ensure work assignments are completed. This position is located in the Structural Shop (Shop 26).

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for welding recently developed or experimental metals and alloys with welding properties that are not fully known, modifying welding procedures, and recommending the most suitable metals and alloys for new or experimental applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in welding, leadership, and team management. You will be responsible for inspecting completed and in-process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans, and schedules.

This position requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds. 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.

The work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

This position requires rotating shift work. You will be required to maintain visual inspection qualifications per VT-271 and maintain radiological worker (R) qualification and GTAW qualification.

The Department of the Navy offers 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.

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.

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A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.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

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