Job Details

Sheet Metal Worker (Aircraft)

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.

This position is located at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. Many vacancies.

Salary: $22.63 to $26.40 per hour.

Pay scale & grade: WG 5.

Work schedule: Full-time.

Service: Competitive.

Announcement number: DE-12873764-26-WBO.

Control number: 855882300.

Duties

You will perform a variety of metal repair, fabrication, plan, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components.

You will be performing developmental assignments under normal supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• 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.
• 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 requires exposure to high noise levels.
• This position requires heavy lifting and carrying of objects up to 45lbs.
• This position may require climbing which could exceed heights of 20 feet or more.

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 screen out listed below. The Screen-out for this position is performing the following tasks:

1. Ability to assist with metal repair, fabrication, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly operations
2. Skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment commonly used in metalworking environments
3. Ability to read and follow written work instructions, technical manuals, drawings, or sketches with guidance
4. Ability to perform measurements, layout, drilling, trimming, deburring, and fitting tasks to support aircraft component repair
5. Knowledge of shop safety practices and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
6. Ability to learn aircraft-specific repair procedures, materials, and specifications through formal training and on-the-job instruction
7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow directions, and perform assignments reliably and dependably in a production environment

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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. 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: 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.