WELDER

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. Responsibilities You will receive work orders, oral instructions and direction from your immediate supervisor for the installation, repair or modification of pertinent components. You will use the American Welding Society standard welding symbols and related trade processes to completed assigned work. You will use prepared clamps, fixtures or jigs to assemble materials or parts for welding. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 a WELDER WORKER without more than normal supervision performing the following: 1. Reading blue prints and sketches to prepare and set up parts and/or surfaces to be welded. 2. Operating various electric resistance welding machines or use one or more manual welding processes (e.g., oxyacetylene or oxyhydrogen gas or gas carbon-arc or gas metal arc) to fabricate or repair common metal parts assemblies or components of equipment, containers, structures or facilities. 3. Performing all types of basic welding and brazing, soldering and cutting. 4. Positioning and control the torch or arc and feed welding rod or electrode to obtain weld bead size required, penetration desired and prevent burning base metal while welding common, similar metals of varying size, shape and thickness to loose tolerances. 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 Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities dire hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A 40 hour work week is typical for this position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. You may be called back and be required to work emergency overtime. May be required to work overtime. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where parts of the assigned work are in hard to reach places, it is necessary that the incumbent stands, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets-up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas, which may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes makes repairs and installations outside in bad weather and in work areas that are noisy. Involves exposure to fumes, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches and heated materials and the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, hazardous gases, cuts, and burns. 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.