Painter

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Duties

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• Performs the full range of journeyman level tasks associated with the treatment, preparation, and
  painting of a variety of machine tools and industrial equipment (includes but not limited to lathes, mills,
  boring mills, drills, etc).
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the paint preparation
  equipment which includes a
  bead blasting room and a high pressure washing facility.
• Applies coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other means of application ensuring
  surfaces have smooth texture and decorative appearance as well as meet thickness and level
  requirements
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates spray-painting equipment or other power painting equipment such as air
  assisted, airless, conventional and pressure fed air spray.
• Ensures products meet protective requirements and work is in compliance with specifications,
  completed within specified time frames, and meets customer's requirements.
• Straightens, removes dents and creases, smoothes, fills, sands, and finishes damaged machine tool
  guards using such tools as dolly sets, hammers, grinders, and sanders.
• Applies all types of primers and paints to such surfaces, which includes catalyst type paints, sealant,
  heat resistant paints, lacquers, enamels and other finishes.
• Maintains and monitors the safety devices within the paint booth, bead blasting room and high pressure
  washing facility.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and will be required to obtain and maintain a
  license for the operation of a forklift.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Painter without more than normal supervision

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort : Duties require stooping, standing, bending, kneeling as well as working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Hand and eye coordination is necessary when using spray gun, and when painting with brush. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee may handle materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and over.

Working Conditions : Work is performed predominantly indoors, however incumbent is subject to exposure to paint fumes and normal industrial noises. Protective equipment and clothing such as safety glasses, gloves, coveralls, respirators and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Work is performed in and around heavy concentrations of chemicals that are known health hazards and are highly flammable. Spray painting is accomplished within approved spray facilities.

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal .

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