About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Operations, Planning and Support (DOPS).
This position may be filled at the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11, or GS-12 grade level.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
GS-08 for the GS-09 level
GS-09 for the GS-10 level
GS-10 for the GS-11 level
GS-11 for the GS-12 level
Summary
About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Operations, Planning and Support (DOPS).
This position may be filled at the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11, or GS-12 grade level.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
GS-08 for the GS-09 level
GS-09 for the GS-10 level
GS-10 for the GS-11 level
GS-11 for the GS-12 level
Assist in methods and practices of materials engineering such as welding, heat treatment, nondestructive testing (NDT), surface restoration, and chemical and heat treatment of metals.
Interpret industrial operating polices and procedures relating to materials engineering productions.
Assist with functions and work processes in materials engineering production.
Maintain materials engineering production (such as welding, heat treatment, nondestructive testing (NDT), surface restoration, and chemical and heat treatment of metals) for an industrial operation.
Analyze functions and work processes in materials engineering production.
Provide material analysis to the Materiel Review Board.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
You must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
You may be required to travel (TDY) away from your normal duty station up to 25% annually.
You must be able to carry or lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment or materials.
You must pass a pre-employment physical before entrance of duty.
You may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in engineering technical services in an industrial operation on metal fabrication, treatment, restoration and testing processes and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in engineering technical services in an industrial operation that manufactures, modifies, repairs, and test mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment; and gathering data to conduct analysis of industrial shop processes and testing materials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising on materials processing, metal joining, surface repair, heat treatment and nondestructive test (NDT); assisting engineers with finding the root cause of material disposition and material process improvements; providing engineering technical services in industrial operation that manufactures, modifies, repairs, and test mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment; AND maintaining shop processes to modify, repair, join, treat, identify and test metals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising on materials processing, metal joining, surface repair, heat treatment and nondestructive test (NDT); analyzing the root cause of material disposition and material process improvements; ensuring the latest technologies and new methods are available to improve productivity, capability and quality of metallic materials; providing engineering technical services in industrial operation that manufactures, modifies, repairs, and test mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment; AND maintaining shop processes to modify, repair, join, treat, identify and test metals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
PLEASE READ EDUCTATION TAB FOR SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS. PLEASE NOTE THIS SERIES HAS NO SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Materials Engineering
Organizational Performance Analysis
Production and Processing
Technical Competence
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS:
GS-09: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain TWO of the following certifications: 1) American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) or National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 Level 2 qualification for Liquid Penetrant testing; 2) ASTN or NAS-410 Level 2 Magnetic Particle Inspections; 3) American Welding Society certification as either a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, or Certified Welding Engineer; and 4) Letterkenny (or equivalent) certification for production Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding of common steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The remaining certifications that are not possess, the incumbent is require to obtain and maintain those certifications within 24 months of being appointed to this position. (NOTE: You must attach copies of your certifications with your application.)
GS-10: To qualify at the GS-10 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain ALL of the following certifications: 1) American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) or National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 Level 2 qualification for Liquid Penetrant testing; 2) ASTN or NAS-410 Level 2 Magnetic Particle testing (MT); 3) American Welding Society certification as either a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, or Certified Welding Engineer; and 4) Letterkenny (or equivalent) certification for production Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding of common steel, stainless steel and aluminum. This grade level also requires the incumbent to successfully complete two of five courses in the ASM (formerly the American Society for Metals) Heat Treating Certificate Program, or equivalent, within 18 months of being appointed to this position. (NOTE: You must attach copies of your certifications with your application.)
GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain ALL of the following certifications: 1) American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) or National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 Level 2 qualification for Liquid Penetrant testing; 2) ASTN or NAS-410 Level 2 Magnetic Particle testing (MT); 3) American Welding Society certification as either a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, or Certified Welding Engineer; 4) Letterkenny (or equivalent) certification for production Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding of common steel, stainless steel and aluminum; AND 5) Completion of 2 of the 5 courses in the ASM (formerly the American Society for Metals) Heat Treating Certificate Program, or equivalent. This grade level also requires the incumbent to successfully complete the remaining three courses within 18 months of being appointed to this position. (NOTE: You must attach copies of your certifications with your application.)
GS-12: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain ALL of the following certifications: 1) American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) or National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 Level 2 certification for Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Inspection; 2) American Welding Society certification as either a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, or Certified Welding Engineer; 3) Letterkenny Army Depot (or equivalent) certification for production Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding of common steel, stainless steel and aluminum; AND 4) Completion of ALL courses in the ASM (formerly the American Society for Metals) Heat Treating Certificate Program, or equivalent. This grade level also requires the incumbent to successfully complete Level 3 of the first certification above within 24 months of being appointed to this position. (NOTE: You must attach copies of your certifications with your application.)
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 years 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.
This is a Career Program (CP) 16 - Engineers & Scientists (Non-Construction) 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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/26/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11071240).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AB-APF-W0L6AA LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Chambersburg, PA 17201
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/26/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11071240).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AB-APF-W0L6AA LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Chambersburg, PA 17201
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
