Summary Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens Responsibilities Electrical: The incumbent does maintenance, repair and installation of electrical components including new lines, installing additional circuits, panel boxes, circuit breakers and other such components and equipment of a complete electrical system. Sheet Metal: Incumbent performs complex sheet metal work repairing and installing gutters, flashing, grilles, deflector, pans, and straps. Fabricates sheet metal utilizing sheet metal shears, break metal equipment and power tools. Masonry: Incumbent performs intricate masonry tasks and assists with mortar mixing, tooths out brick and sets up scaffolding. Carpentry: Incumbent performs difficult and involved carpentry tasks including new construction, repair and alteration of wood framing, doors, windows and interior and exterior finishes, repairs and alters interior and exterior finishes. Pipefitting: Incumbent performs pipefitting work completing repairs which can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems. Plumbing: Incumbent performs extensive plumbing work including repairing and installing small water pipes, faucet and drain installation, drainpipe maintenance and repair and related. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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. Placement in this position requires a pre-employment physical examination. This is required due to the physical requirements of this position. This includes work that requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent must be able to lift and carries parts and equipment up to 80 pounds. Light to moderate physical effort is required to operate motor vehicle. Examples of Qualifying Experience include: WG-10: The ability to perform the full range of maintenance duties, which include various trades: air conditioning and heating, carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and sheet metal; make reasonable, skillful, authoritative decision in electrical operations; perform scheduled work, preventive maintenance, identify problems and initiate emergency repairs; read and interpret variety of building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals; use a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to: Hammers, scroll saws, band saws, miter saws, planers, joiners, levels, squares, troches, flat tapes, powers sewer snakes, closet augers, brushes, roller, caulking gun, gauges, and electrical testing equipment; basic ADP skills to utilize an automated information system to process work orders; make arithmetic calculations in determining dimensions, tool settings and accounting for time, tools, and materials; apply trade techniques to maintain an efficient operation according to the NEC, state and federal regulations; apply and work within OSHA safety standards. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Travel requirement is Occasional (Less than 25%) DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
