• Provides assistance to higher grade painters and performs the common and more typical tasks of the trade.
• Utilizes power and hand tools common to the painter trade selected by the painter.
• Drives a utility truck or similar vehicle to and from the work site in order to transport self, supplies and other employees.
• Assists the painter in the proper mixing of paint and the basic applications to a variety of surfaces.
• Assists with painting various surfaces such as drywall, wood, concrete, logs or metal.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Employee may be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.
• You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

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) Painter Helper ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties brushing, rolling, and spraying, by the use of a variety of coating materials (e.g. paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, and Teflon) on wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, and other surfaces; applies special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining, by using coating materials that are prepared in special ways. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort- Employee prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee will frequently lift, carry, and set-up materials and equipment that weight up to 5 kilograms (10 pounds), and occasionally will handle materials and equipment that weigh 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and over.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, where dirt, spray, and fumes are normally present. The employee may be required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in bad weather. Employee must wear protective equipment and clothing that are often heavy and uncomfortable. Protective equipment may be worn for extended periods of time. Employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, and occasionally is exposed to the possibility of broken bones from falls from ladders or similar structure.

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, 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.