PAINTER presso Department of the Navy

Not Required

Duties

You will prepare surfaces for painting by smoothing, filling, shaping and leveling.,You will prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives.,You will ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, use, and disposal of all hazardous materials used to prepare surfaces, apply paints, and primers, and the clean-up of tools and applicators.

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: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A PAINTER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION including: 1) Prep and paint water/service craft, fittings, machinery, and other surfaces; 2) Apply various kinds of paint systems such as non-skid, tank coatings, Awlgrip Marine Paint, and antifouling paint coatings; 3) Use tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers, graining devices and dry/wet thickness gauges; 4) Use proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste/materials. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/ 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.

Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Coats surface from ladders, scaffolds and platforms, sometime in cramped or hard to reach spaces. Sometimes the incumbent may need to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in awkward positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that may weigh up to 50 lbs. WORKING 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. Employee will be required to become Facility Response team (FRT) qualified. 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. Several vacancies may be filled. 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 this specific hiring authority. 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.