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WELDER

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Summary

You will serve as a WELDER in the WEAPONS MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION BRANCH (2831) of NMCLANT ORDMAINT.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/13/2024 to 06/18/2024
Salary
$29.89 to - $34.88 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12443251-24-NRP
Control number
795432900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will use appropriate equipment, weld steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze and various other alloys in fabrication and repair of ordnance equipment.
  • You will inspect, adjust, repair, refurbish, modify, clean, disassemble, assemble and prepare for test, test and troubleshoot problem areas in complex mechanical/electrical components of guided missiles and support equipment.
  • You will operate forklift trucks inside and outside of production buildings and magazines, trucks and other confined spaces on ramps and outside areas having unpaved, unimproved, or rough surfaces.
  • You will independently determine sequences of moving, stacking, loading and unloading ordnance based on the size, shape, height, weight, special handling requirements and regulatory procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • You are required to be certified in and maintain current Category IV (GMAW) I" Aluminum, Category 2B 17-7, IB (SMAW) and Class IV (TIG) certifications.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION:

  • Experience setting up arc welding equipment, connecting ground and electrode holders, feeds, generator, transformer and items to be welded.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, NAVSEA/NAVAIR drawings, weapons specifications or other ordnance publications and the associated information pertinent to the operation, maintenance, modification, certification, and test change proposals.
  • Experience disassembling and separating components/parts of ordnance devices.
  • Experience conducting elementary electrical tests such as continuity (interface tests), multimeter daily checks, ignitor circuit tester checks, no voltage checks, booster/rocket motor squib tests, and various tests set daily.
  • Experience repairing, modifying, gauging, inspecting, assembling/disassembling and performing intermediate level maintenance on ordnance items.
  • Experience identifying, stenciling, packaging, and preparing for shipment or ordnance items.
  • Experience processing discrepancy reports as required.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: fws3703.pdf (opm.gov)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The position often requires irregular hours. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires evening and weekend work.

This position regularly and routinely handles and physically performs tasks with conventional ammunition, ammunition components, explosives and related hazardous materials and as such requires certification in accordance with ''Navy Personnel Ammunition and Explosives Qualification and Certification Program" OPNA VINST 8023.24A.

Employee must successfully complete explosives safety courses as required by NAVSEA OP 5 Volume 1 and NMCCEDINST 8023.IA, including Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control, Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator Training, Explosives Hazardous Materials Driver training, and refresher courses as required.

This position may contain duties falling under Special Access Programs.

Work requires kneeling, crouching, stooping and standing. May be required to lift 50 pounds infrequently while handling containers and associated equipment. Work requires close attention to detail; therefore, necessitating good vision in both eyes and good hearing.

Must be capable of participating in field testing ordnance mechanical equipment at various Naval establishments and aboard surface ships. Must successfully pass an explosive administered by the Brach Medical Clinic.

Works in noisy, dirty and smoky areas. Welding involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches and heated materials, the possibility of eye injury, electric shock, burns, broken bones, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

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

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under the specific hiring authority addressed in the Summary section of this announcement. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

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.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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