HELPER TRAINEE (VARIOUS TRADES)

Job description

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Responsibilities You will assist skilled and semi-skilled trade workers by performing the simpler duties of the trade, i.e., obtaining tools, plans and materials.

You will assist others in performing trade tasks such as disassembly, repair, and assembly of components; preparation, coating or removal of materials from surfaces; removal, fitting, and installation of piping.

You will assist others in performing trade tasks such as handling, storing and disposing of materials.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Job Family (Series) PSNS and IMF will be hiring for: 2604 - Electronics Mechanic // 2805 - Electrician // 3105 - Fabric Working // 3359 - Instrument Mechanic // 3414 - Machining // 3416 - Toolmaking // 3610 - Insulating // 3703 - Welding // 3711 - Electroplating // 3806 - Sheet Metal Mechanic // 3820 - Shipfitting // 4102 - Painting // 4204 - Pipefitting // 4352 - Composite/Plastic Fabricating // 4701 - Miscellaneous General Maintenance and Operations Work // 5210 - Rigging // 5220 - Shipwright // 5306 - Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic // 5334 - Marine Machinery Mechanic // 5350 - Production Machinery Mechanic // 5803 - Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 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.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY.

Examples of reliability and dependability include: received verbal or written praise for good work on the job, in school, in the Armed Forces, in the Job Corps, etc.; OR in the last 5 years, has only left a job under good circumstances.

(Example: end of work, project completion or resignation); OR received average or above average school grades or job appraisals.

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 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 Additional Information You will be applying for the Helper Trainee (Various Trades) and not a specific trade.

PSNS and IMF management reserves the right to place you in a specific trade.

A Recruitment Incentive of $2,000 or more may be authorized on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

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 announcement will be used to fill Helper Trainee (Various Trades) positions at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF).

The Helper Trainee WG-01 position prepares you for marine industrial careers.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

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.

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Required Skill Profession

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