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Welder

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

About the Position: Welder position with the United States Army Engineer District, Huntington Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, Middle Capacity Fleet Unit, located at Pittsburg, PA.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/07/2021 to 10/18/2021
Salary
$27.11 to - $31.71 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple - Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
SWGJ213747863650
Control number
616295700

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Duties

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  • Perform welding duties such as pre-heating, brazing and bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding and heat treating.
  • Operate and control the various movements of the crane and load to avoid quick drops, jerks or sudden movements which may cause cables to break or loads to fall.
  • Interpret technical data of various types of drawling manuals, specifications, blueprints and sketches, etc. which contribute to the accomplishment of the job.
  • Use templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items.
  • Operate forklifts on uneven conditions to unload vehicles and move materials in outside storage yards.
  • Use electric, oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and gas carbon arc welding processes to weld metal parts.
  • Utilize a variety of hand and power tools to position, bend, shape, or modify assemblies or components in a safe and effective manner to accomplish assigned work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical exam.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
  • This position requires to lift objects weighing up to 50 and up to 100 pounds.
  • This position requires a valid State motor vehicles operators' license.
  • This position requires obtain and maintain American Welding Society (AWS) Code D1.1 welders certificate.
  • The business travel requirement is 75%.

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.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)



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 a(n) Welder without more than normal supervision. Performing repair, modify or fabricate all types of metal and alloy parts, working processes include pre-heating, brazing, flame-cutting, heat treating, bead or tack welding, and the use of templates and jigs as needed to bend and cut metal of various shapes, sizes, and thickness; Using blueprints, sketches, work orders, specifications, or other guides to plan, layout, and work orders to complete assignments; Operating a heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, dump truck, aria lifts, and forklifts to assures proper fit of required safety equipment. - 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
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Metals
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Works from ladders and scaffolds requiring prolonged overhead work or working in cramped or awkward positions. Climbs vertical ladders of up to 100 feet in height. Frequently lifts, positions, and carries items such as bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand weighing from 50 to 100 pounds.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed largely outside during the day or night subject to inclement weather and extreme temperature variations, on high structures usually over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and energized electrical equipment, and sometimes on floating craft or elevated platforms. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads which are below the water level. Incumbent is also subject to falls, drowning, injury, discomfort, hazardous atmospheres and loud noises. Uses safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, PFDs, hard hats, hard toe shoes, safety belts, respirators, protective clothing and other personal protective equipment. Working conditions have been considered in evaluation of the job, and any instances of environmental differential pay are spelled out in the Negotiated Agreement. Temporary duty assignments may be required for training purposes.

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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17- Welder position.
  • 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.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • 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.
  • This is a Full Time-Seasonal position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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