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PAINTING WORKER (FORKLIFT OPERATOR)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

Summary

You will serve as a PAINTING WORKER (FORKLIFT OPERATOR) in the PORT OPERATIONS, HARBOR SECURITY BOAT MAINTENANCE DIVISION of NAVAL STATION.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/09/2026 to 02/17/2026
Salary
$31.12 to - $36.32 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pearl Harbor, HI
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12878408-26-DEM
Control number
856834600

Duties

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  • You will perform masking and letter-stencil jobs.
  • You will remove grease, scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.
  • You will apply fillers and base coats.
  • You will assist with moving platforms, brows and harbor support equipment using a 10-ton forklift in accordance with specific instructions.

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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Selectee must obtain and maintain a forklift license up to 10 tons.
  • Incumbent will be required to obtain a forklift license within the first six months of employment. Training and license certification will be provided by the government.
  • Employee will be required to become Facility Response team (FRT) qualified and complete all standard oil spill response training as required by 29 CFR 1910.120.
  • Will be required to complete Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) courses and applicable PQS.
  • Must complete Personal Qualification Standards requirements (PQS) as assigned by the Region Program Manager to include Maintenance and Material Management (3M) and Lock-out/Tag-out qualifications.
  • Shift work or work during other than normal working hours may be required and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • As part of a medical surveillance program, the incumbent is required to take a medical examination to assess medical qualification for duty involving work in the above tasks.

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

1) Masking and letter-stencil jobs; removing grease, scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly; 2) Applying fillers and base coats, 3) Assisting in moving platforms, brows and harbor support equipment using a 10-ton forklift in accordance with specific instructions. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Position requires preparing and coating surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, sometimes in cramped or hard to reach spaces. Often the incumbent may need to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in awkward positions. Frequently lifts, carries and steps up materials and equipment that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS:
Is required to work both inside and outside with dirt, spray and fumes frequently present. Sometimes prepares and coats surfaces outside in inclement weather. Will be required to use protective devices, clothing or equipment while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments. Must be able to comply, on occasion, with emergent weekend work requirements. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, and industrial chemicals like fuels oils greases and solvents, etc. Is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, bruises and broken bones due to work from ladders of various lengths.

Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.

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

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

PCS expenses may be authorized.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:

  • ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
  • ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN A SHOP
  • ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE WORK
  • ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
  • DEXTERITY AND SAFETY
  • KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS
  • TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC)


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.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

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

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

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