Commercial Construction, Crane, Government, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Machining, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Peace Corps, Piping, Power Generation, Regulations, United States Citizen, Volunteer Experience
Summary About the Position: In this position, you will serve as a journey level painter at the John Day/Willow Creek Project, a large multipurpose hydroelectric facility. You will paint project facilities and equipment such as switchboards, oil storage tanks (inside and outside), piping, power generation equipment, air compressors, cranes, mitre gates, spillway gates, intake gates, bulkheads, machine shop equipment, powerhouse interiors, offices, service building, signs and other items on the project. Responsibilities Prepare surfaces to be covered with protective coatings. Apply a variety of paints, stains, varnishes, and enamels. Use a variety of tools to include brushes, rollers, and air spray equipment. Mix colors and use application methods to ensure new work matches existing work. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US 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 Painter (TC-G) ~ without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability to perform common duties of a Painter. You must be able to prepare and paint a variety of surfaces using spray guns, brushes, rollers and abrasive sandblasting equipment in a commercial building or industrial plant. Work is performed under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Work performed requires physical endurance to work on ladders or in cramped, poorly accessible sites for prolonged periods of time. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Good vision is required. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling. Working Conditions Work is performed both inside and outside for the powerhouse and other project structures. Is exposed to noise, extremes of heat and cold, confined spaces, height, inclement weather, dust, paint spatter, and harmful fumes from chemicals in paints and solvents. There is also exposure to hazards such as eye injuries while chipping off old paint and rust. Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract may result from sandblasting, spray painting, sanding and dusting surfaces. Workers are subject to falls when working on ladders, structures and scaffolds. During application of spray paint or while sandblasting, or when working in areas where this equipment is being used by others, a respirator will be worn. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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. This is an Installation Management Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.U
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers