Musical Instrument Repairer bei Department of Defense

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Duties

Perform complete performance level repairs and maintenance for orchestra and band instruments.,Maintain and repair a variety of woodwind, brass, percussion, and orchestral musical instruments.,Maintain stock of needed supplies and initiate orders when items fall to the reorder point.,Carry out troubleshooting of all types of musical instruments. Calibrate, adjust, regulate, and tune all types of musical instruments.,Apply a professional knowledge of instrument repair and manufacturer's specifications to independently plan the work sequence, tools, and materials to be used in completing the repair cycle.,Ensure that all incoming and outgoing instruments are accounted for at all times.,Travel throughout the region to repair musical instruments onsite at schools and music festivals.,Provide in-service training and educational materials to music teachers regarding minor repair techniques for musical instruments.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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) Musical Instrument Repairer without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: testing and repairing musical instruments; and providing training on preventative maintenance for instruments. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Musical instruments range greatly in size and weight from a piccolo to a bass viol, bass drum, or tuba. The employee must work for extended periods of time in the posture appropriate to the instrument being repaired. Some repairs will require working in cramped or awkward positions. Close eye-and-hand coordination is required in fitting, adjusting, soldering, and repairing parts. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas; however, site visits or attendance at musical festivals, concerts, or competitions may require working in less than optimal conditions. The employee is subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and abrasions from operating hand and power tools. Ensures safe working conditions in potentially dangerous situations. May perform job duties requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) against safety hazards. Such PPE may include hearing, foot, eye, hand, head and visibility protection. Safety clothing and equipment is available to prevent injury while working with hazardous materials and equipment.

Other Information

The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation. Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location. Status candidates subject to the 5 year overseas rotation, who are currently overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated in the job announcement. Waivers may not be granted to meet the 5 year limitation requirement. Status applicants in their fourth year of an overseas assignment cannot be selected unless a waiver of the 5 year overseas service limitation requirement is approved. Selectees initially recruited from the United States may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (Subject to approval). Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V1250.pdf Selectees recruited outside the U.S. will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton [email protected] If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. I've added the blurb to the announcement templates and attached the information sheet link You will find additional information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.