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Machinist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division; River Operations Branch; Rev Sec, Mat Sinking Unit
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Summary

About the Position: As a Machinist assigned to the Operations Division, River Operations Branch, MSU you will perform machining work required in the fabrication, repair, rebuilding or modify parts and items of equipment used in engineering investigations and structures.

NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.

NOTE: The position is being advertised internally under announcement number SWGR208089234642.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 11/03/2020
Closed date: 11/13/2020
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$26.40 - $30.78 per hour
Pay scale & grade
XF 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
50% or less - Extensive travel is required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
SWGR208089234643D
Control number
583535300

Duties

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  • Perform machining work required in the fabrication, repair, rebuilding or modify parts and items of equipment used in engineering investigations and structures, devices and components in the operation and maintenance of Mat Sinking Unit facilities.
  • Determine work procedures, machines, tools, equipment and attachments to be used.
  • Plan and layout work, set up and operate machine tools, and perform bench and assembly work.
  • Study and interpret single, sets, and series of blueprints, drawings and sketches featuring orthographic, isometric, and other projections of items to be worked.
  • Operate machine tools to cut, drill, bore, tap, ream, shape, turn, mill, grind, hone and lap items.

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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment physical as well as an annual physical.
  • This position requires work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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) Machinist~ without more than normal supervision. Duties include: operating conventional machine tools such as engine lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, radial arm drill presses, grinders, etc. and using some portable machine tools. Completing basic machine set up. Reading and interpreting blue prints and drawings. Preparing rough sketches for fabrication. Determining the appropriate machine processes to achieve required end products. - 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 Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
  • Ability To Use Shop Drawings
  • Knowledge of Metals
  • Operation of Machine Tools
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves continuous standing and reaching with intermittent walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and lifting. Handles objects weighing from 1 to 50 pounds. Overhead crane, hand trucks, lifts and other workers are available to assist with heavier items.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a well-lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises, and fumes. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust in the lungs, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of machine and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds, and to strains from infrequent moving, lifting, and handling of heavy items. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes and other safety apparel and equipment as required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Material Maintenance Management position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
  • This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of 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.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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Agency contact information

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