COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATOR LEADER (EXPERT) with Security Clearance

Duties
• You will lead a group of Helpers, Workers, and Journeymen ensuring that all work assignments are carried out and that the team has a proper understanding of tools, materials, equipment and processes appropriate for their skill level.
• You will perform the construction of molds, templates, mockups, temporary structures, glass reinforced plastics (GRP) components and containments, using a variety of tooling and machinery.
• You will use Polycarbonate, wood, Acrylic, GRP, Formica, Benelex, Polyethylene and various composite materials to add contour, fabricate and repair ship components and temporary structures.
• You will identify deficiencies and upstream problems and implements corrective actions or mitigates the risk of such issues utilizing years of trade knowledge and experience.
• You will determine the best methods and procedures for accomplishing the current work assignment within the guidance of any and all related technical work documents
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• This position requires that vision must be correctable within normal range in both eyes and must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects
Incumbent must be able to distinguish basic colors
• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and undergo recurring physical examinations.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• 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.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g
fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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.
• This position may require work onboard ships, the ability to climb vertical ladders and work in awkward positions and confined spaces
• This position may require rotating shift work.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry loads or items up to 60 pounds in weight.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE
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: 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 Salary is based on geographical location and is subject to change with the annual local wage surveys in accordance with the provisions of 5 CFR Part 532 for all employees whose official duty station is located within the geographic boundary of the wage area definition
For more information please visit: SALARY: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard: WA: or CA: or 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
Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees
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
Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement
Applicants selected and hired through this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement
Referral lists will be issued on an as-needed basis as vacancies occur
All eligibility and qualifications must be met by the referral cut-off date
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 INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING
* ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE
* ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
* KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.
* KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS
* TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC)
* USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK) 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
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 re