Painter

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Painters, Masonry, and Insulators Section. As a Painter , you will use brushes, rollers, and/or spray equipment to paint various structures, manufacturing equipment, and finishes to wooden furniture, wall systems, cabinets, ornate trim, doors, and floors to provide a decorative as well as protective coating. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-13039211. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This position requires a 4-year apprenticeship in painting OR 4 years of practical experience in the trade working with journeyman painters. Training must be sufficient in content and progressive acquirement of trade skills to be the substantial equivalent of a completed apprenticeship. Applicants must provide proof of completion of a 4-year apprenticeship or have 4 years of documented experience working with journeyman painters. Applicants qualifying with 4 years of experience must provide references at time of interview to verify journeyman status. You must also meet the screen-out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision , normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I have the ability to perform common Painter duties. I can paint, decorate, and refinish interior and exterior surfaces that may require a protective or decorative coating. I can evaluate surface conditions and select a preparation technique consistent with the type and condition, the coating material to be applied, and the exposure and expected condition of use. I can perform such tasks without more than normal supervision. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Dexterity and Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Bureau-of-Engraving-and-Printin