Sheet Metal Mechanic with Security Clearance

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will break assignments down into proper sequence of operations and determine size of materials using mathematical formulas. You will clean, deburr, and lay out pattern and form lines by using trigonometry, radical line and parallel line development. You will form boxes and pans, electronic chassis and panels of noncomplex types, manufacture machine guards and other guards for safety purposes. You will make sign blanks, frames of either angle iron or aluminum, manufacture ducts and fittings and install for heating and air conditioning, manufacture electrical troughs and boxes. You will manufacture and install gutters and leader heads conductors for water. You will do normal sheet metal maintenance of buildings such as replacing flashings, metal roofs, gutters and down spouts. You will join material by bolting, seaming, soldering (soft and silver) riveting, brazing, spot welding and metallic arc welding. You will finish surfaces to prescribed specifications and check job to be sure it meets required specifications. 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. 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. The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling and may be done in cramped and awkward positions and hard to reach places. The work frequently requires climbing ladders, stagings or scaffolding while assembling and installing prefabricated sheet metal ducts, troughs, gutter, etc. You may be required to lift up to and in excess of 50 pounds. You may be required to wear protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, eye goggles or flash shields. Qualifications You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic in the Research and Development Services Division, Support Services Branch, Shop Services Section, R&D Projects, Code 3523.2 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 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 screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
The ability to read blueprints utilizing a knowledge or orthographic projection including: 1) A working knowledge of the physical metallurgy of the materials used to determine weldability, forming characteristics under both high and low temperatures, and procedures necessary to control warpage and distortion in the forming and joining processes; 2) Use of sheet metal hand tools, such as hand tongs, hand seamers, rivet sets, hammers, squares, dividers, trammels, and protractors, all types of snips, rules, punches and hand riveters; 3) Use of kick shears, power shears, hand and rotary punches, power punches, box and pan brakes, power brakes and presses, drill presses, lock formers, beading and crimping machines, and roll formers and 4) Knowledge of the functions of spot welders, acetylene torches and welding machines. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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. 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. Benefits 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 windowLearn 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. 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 listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Benefits 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 windowLearn 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 have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials . click apply for full job details