Fabric Worker

Summary About the Position: This position is located at USAJFK Special Warfare Center & School 1st Special Warfare training group (ABN) Support Battalion Company C, Rigger Section in Fort Bragg, NC. Responsibilities Unpacks and stretches parachute canopy, suspension lines, risers, harnesses and packs. Manually cuts out damaged sections or panels and installs replacement. Packs and rigs various types and sizes of parachutes with the exception of personnel chutes. Inspection, modification, repair and packing is accomplished in accordance with general verbal instructions and shop practices. Ensures that completed articles meet requirements for correct dimensions and tolerances, and durability. Uses elongated, pie shaped, pear shaped, donut, large cylinder and half-moon deployment bags each of which requires different working details and procedures. Selects methods, materials and tools most appropriate for project. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Fabric Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common application of knowledge of the nature and characteristics of parachute canopy material, the harness, lines, risers, pack, hardware and other components in order to judge the need for their repair and/or replacement. I can 1) Use blueprints, drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and manuals to accomplish work; and 2) Selecting proper threads to be used, methods of stitching, and type and size of hems and seams. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT Stands at worktables to measure, mark and cut materials. Sits for long periods while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. Does a considerable amount of stooping, bending and kneeling, and continually uses arms, hands, fingers in pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears and electric knives. May occasionally work in cramped areas, on ladders and scaffolds, and overhead. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 30 pounds; occasionally handles items that are consistently heavier and bulkier, and that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS Usually works in shops or other enclosed areas that are adequately lighted ventilated and heated. Subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, scratches, and other minor injuries or irritation from handling sharp tools and materials treated with special finishes. Dust and lint form fabrics and fumes and odors from glues, preservatives and cleaners are present. Subject to noise from sewing machines. Works on ladders and scaffolds when hanging or installing completed items. Sometimes works outside. May wear protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, respirators and machine guards. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Supply Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The selecting official has requested a competitive and non-competitive candidate list for this vacancy. If you are eligible for the non-competitive list, you will be evaluated on basic and/or minimum qualifications, as applicable. While required to answer the assessment questions, noncompetitive candidates will not be evaluated against the competitive rating and ranking criteria. The selecting official may select from any of the candidate lists.