Painter Helper

Job Title:Painter Helper

Department:Department of the Navy

Agency:U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Commander in Chief

Job Announcement Number:EA44102-07-1114734MJ785999D

SALARY RANGE: $16.16 to $18.82 / Per Hour
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 to Thursday, November 06, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: WG-4102-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:07
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location:
Portsmouth, VA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Other
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No

JOB SUMMARY:
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!


The NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD in Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines. It is the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy, and it's also the most multifaceted.



This job announcement will be used to establish and maintain a standing register that will be used to fill vacancies on an as needed basis at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 6 months.
Cut – off dates will be established as needed.
Applicants applying under this announcement will be considered for full-time and/or seasonal (on-call) career/career-conditional employment.


This position has known promotion potential to WG-4102-07.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
•Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
•No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
•You must be a US Citizen.
•Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
•Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
•Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
•You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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DUTIES:
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· Assists journey-level painters with preparing various surfaces for painting by removing foreign materials, grease, rust, etc .
· Prepares chemical solutions for degreasing surfaces and objects to be painted .
· Prepares and smoothes surfaces with abrasive papers and cloths, wire brushes, rotary abrasive discs, belts, scalers, etc .
· Fills cracks and holes with putty or plastic wood fillers; sands and rubs surface as required.



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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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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 submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.


Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: : http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-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 the 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 following areas:
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Painter Helper by having demonstrated reliable and dependable service to include; receiving commendations for good work on the job, in school, in the Armed Forces, in the Job Corps, etc.; in the last 5 years, have not left a job due to own actions, only due to the end of work or project completion; or have received better than average school grades or job appraisals.
In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:
1. Ability work as a member of a team.
2. Ability to follow directions.
3. Knowledge of dexterity and safety.




PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.




REQUIREMENTS:

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.



Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.


A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.


Position may require occasional travel.


Weekend/holiday/overtime work is required.
As mandated in the Production Resource Department memorandum 900-003-14 dated 27 Jan 2014: This position requires the incumbent to provide personal basic hand tools applicable to their trade."





HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if 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 questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.



You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of two categories:
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.



Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.


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.



Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.



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BENEFITS:
Back to topDepartment of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.



OTHER INFORMATION:
This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible:
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/VEOA_Eligible.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf


Veteran’s Preference Information:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf


30% or More Disabled Veterans:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf



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HOW TO APPLY:
Back to topTo begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.


To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Complete Resume.
- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire.
- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.


Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, November 06, 2014.

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.


If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicationInfo_HowtoApplyviaFax.pdf.


This Vacancy ID is 1114734.


Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.


**It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **




REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required (resume, assessment questionnaire and required documents listed below. Copies are sufficient): PLEASE READ THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
· Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional)
· Completed assessment questionnaire (part of the online application)
· ICTAP documentation (if claiming ICTAP preference)
· Veterans’ Preference Documentation, if applicable (DD-214/DD-215 or statement of service (showing character of discharge), VA letter (showing total percentage of disability), SF-15-see Other Information section for further details)
· Military Sponsor’s PCS Orders (if claiming military spouse preference)


The documents you are required to submit vary based on what you are claiming (i.e., applying as a veteran or disabled veteran, applying as a military spouse, etc). Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicantChecklist.pdf
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
OCHR- NORFOLK
Phone: (757)396-7994
Email: OCHR-NRF_DEU@NAVY.MILAgency Information:
Navy OCHR Norfolk Ops Center
OCHR Norfolk Operations Center
Bldg 17 Norfolk Naval Shipyard
TDD 858-577-5723
Portsmouth, VA
23709WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if 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 questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.



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.



Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans' preference are entitled to initial selection consideration. If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans' preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.