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This announcement is established to fill vacancies at PSNS and IMF Apprentice Program in Bremerton,Washington. Vacancies will be filled in many different series and trades such as:
WT-3820 Shipfitter
WT-3806 Sheet Metal Mechanic
WT-3703 Welder
WT-3414 Machinist
WT-3416 Toolmaker
WT-3711 Electroplater
WT-2606 Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic
WT-2805 Electrician
WT-5350 Production Marine Machinery
WT-5334 Marine Machinery Mechanic
WT-2604 Electronics Mechanic
WT-2604 Instrument Mechanic
WT-4204 Pipefitter
WT-3610 Insulator
WT-4352 Composite/Plastic Fabricator
WT-5220 Shipwright
WT-3105 Fabric Worker
WT-4102 Painter
WT-5803 Heavy Equipment Mobile Mechanic
WT-5210 Rigger
PLEASE NOTE: Your individual salary will vary depending on the specific trade you are selected for.
The Apprentice Program provides a 4-year, combined work/study program, which prepares you for a career in an industrial trade through on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction. The program requires that you complete classes from a local community college and complete required hours of work in the trade assigned. You will earn an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from an accredited educational institution and upon graduation from the Apprentice Program, you will receive a certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor certifying your apprenticeship completion. As an Apprentice, you will attend classes during regular work hours and your tuition will be paid by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). Your advancement in the Apprentice Program will be dependent upon successful completion of both the formal education and on the job learning in the assigned trade. Upon completion of the Apprentice program these positions have promotion potential to the journey-level mechanic positions at the WG-9, WG-10, WG-11 or WG-13 level (depending on the trade).
PLEASE NOTE: You will be applying for the Apprentice program and not a specific trade. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) management reserves the right to place you in a specific trade.
04/28/2017 to 05/12/2017
$18.23 - $30.37 per hour
WT 00
272 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
ST-10008749-17-JLF
468743800
As an Apprentice in a training capacity, you will receive instruction under the program guidelines of the Apprenticeship Program. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.
A Confidential security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.
Applicants selected for the Apprenticeship program will be required to sign a two-year agreement to work within the Federal Government for two years after successful completion of the academic portion of the Apprentice program.
Applicants selected for the Apprenticeship program will be required to maintain good academic standing, academic course load, and continuous progress and proficiency in on-the-job learning and classroom training throughout the duration of the four year Apprentice program. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Apprentice Program may result in removal from the program.
Applicants selected for the Apprentice Program should be prepared to meet the placement requirements or satisfy the prerequisites for Olympic College's BSTEC 150 and Math 94.
This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Vacancies will be filled at the entry level (WT-00). During the four-year apprenticeship program, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. The full performance level of the positions vary. These positions have promotion potential to the journey-level mechanic positions at either the WG-9, WG-10, or WG-11 or WG-13 level (depending on the trade). Failure to complete the program requirements may result in termination.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Work is performed indoors, outside, and aboard ships or submarines, and adverse weather conditions. Work may involve, exposure to: dust, dirt, vibrations, loud noise, poor ventilation, poor illumination, fumes and unpleasant odors.
Must be able to perform work while using ladders, platforms, staging, work boxes which may be suspended from cranes or forklifts.
Position may require performing work off station for limited times to support the work needs of the shop.
Position may require performing duties aboard vessels while underway for testing systems and components.
Position may require working overtime or back shifts.
Must be able to accomplish work while in various physical positions, such as: prone, kneeling, crouching, standing, stretching, and in some cases inverted.
Position requires the wearing and using of all required safety equipment such as: respirators, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP): http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:
A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor?s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level i.e. GS-0201-09. Note: Only the last resume received will be reviewed.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You are strongly encouraged to upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and qualifications, but are not required at the time of application. If you do not upload the suggested documents, then you must document in your application package (resume) the information needed to determine your eligibility. If selected, these documents will be requested at the time of tentative job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications. You will have 2 business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.
ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. If you are a current or previous federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09).
2. Complete assessment questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10008749
3. Supporting documentation
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/12/2017. Applications received after 05/12/2017 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents contact DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@navy.mil or 800-378-4559.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
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