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Summary

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

WELDER

Location: Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

YAKIMA, Washington 98901

Army National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED

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Summary

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

WELDER

Location: Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

YAKIMA, Washington 98901

Army National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED

• Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/11/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026

Location

Yakima, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $33.02 - $38.53 per hour Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 3703 Welding

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WA-12971074-AR-26-0251 Control number 870707100

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Delete as needed: 1. Washington Army National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees. (Internal) 2. Washington Army National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves. (Statewide) 3. All other current military members willing to become Army Washington National Guard members. (Nationwide)

Duties

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A WG-3703-10, WELDER:

• Performs welding duties using electric, acetylene, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes, pre-heating, brazing, head welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.
• Uses templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify, or fabricate metal items including repair of light or intricately made mechanical parts, which must fit in assemblies where close tolerances are required.
• Makes numerous types of joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions on light and heavy equipment such as axles, frames, gun mounts and components, carriers, tanks, metal decks constructed of a variety of weldable metals.
• Welds or reinforces heavy armor plate. Performs precision welding on jigs, dies, engineering and automotive equipment.
• Brazes dissimilar metals; flame cuts metal to size for fabrication, using regular welding equipment.
• Utilizes basic sheet metal tools and equipment such as a bender, press, roller, shear, and band saw to repair and/or fabricate a variety of equipment air conditioning and heater duct units, storage cabinets, and components for armored personnel carriers.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and sketches.
• Lays out, positions, and clamps work; selects type of rod and size of tip to accomplish weld.
• Determines heat necessary; adjusts equipment accordingly.
• Manually maintains proper speed, flame motion, tip and angle, and position of the welding flame to produce desired pattern.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E1 - E8

Desired Military Assignments: MOS 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, AND 94

• Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military drivers license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the basic knowledge of welding processes. Must have knowledge of technical orders, blueprints, and specifications.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 18 months experience or training demonstrating the application of a variety of electric resistance welding processes and equipment. Experience in using accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes to weld all types of commonly used metals in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. Experience using a wider range of metal welding processes to make more difficult welds meeting close tolerance, strength, and other requirements. These welds may be in hard-to-reach places. Experience which allows the welder to devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded. Experience which demonstrates knowledge of several related trade procedures. Experience which enables the lay out and planning of work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders.

Education

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Not Applicable.

Additional information

• Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed.
• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
• Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
• Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSAs separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSAs.

• Knowledge of a variety of manual welding processes (e.g., several different gas torches, various electric arcs including inert gas-shielded arcs or a number of both kinds of processes) to weld all types of commonly used metals and alloys.
• Knowledge of a wide range of manual welding processes to accomplish difficult welds. This includes welds in hard to reach places that must meet close tolerances, strength, and other requirements; gas welding torch processes that involve oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, and other industrial gases; and arc and inert gas shielded processes using methods such as metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc.
• Skill in making welds that require complete penetration and fusion of base and filler metals.

Benefits

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

• Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:

• Contact information

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to

• Position Title

• Organization/Department/Unit

• Hours worked per week

• Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.

• Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.

• Duties performed

• Series and grade for federal positions, if held

• Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.

• If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

• Classified or government sensitive information

• Social Security Number (SSN)

• Photos of yourself

• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

• Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered

• If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Army National Guard).

• Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)

• Cover Letter

• DD-214

• SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)

• Transcript (s)

• For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:

04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023

Washington Air National Guard

Traditional Member

20 hours per month

POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC

Personnel Superintendent 3S091

Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose)

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week

15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week

Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR

Order Purpose:

Duties:

• If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/11/2026 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

BLDG 960 1211 FIRING CENTER ROAD

YAKIMA, WA 98901

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

• Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:

• Contact information

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to

• Position Title

• Organization/Department/Unit

• Hours worked per week

• Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.

• Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.

• Duties performed

• Series and grade for federal positions, if held

• Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.

• If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

• Classified or government sensitive information

• Social Security Number (SSN)

• Photos of yourself

• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

• Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered

• If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Army National Guard).

• Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)

• Cover Letter

• DD-214

• SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)

• Transcript (s)

• For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:

04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023

Washington Air National Guard

Traditional Member

20 hours per month

POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC

Personnel Superintendent 3S091

Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose)

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week

15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week

Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR

Order Purpose:

Duties:

• If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/11/2026 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

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Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

BLDG 960 1211 FIRING CENTER ROAD

YAKIMA, WA 98901

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Army National Guard Units

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

For information about joining the Army National Guard please call 1-800-TO-GO-GUARD

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Washington Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard at the required military grade listed if the position is open Nationwide.

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

BLDG 960 1211 FIRING CENTER ROAD

YAKIMA, WA 98901

US

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Summary

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

WELDER

Location: Washington Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site

YAKIMA, Washington 98901

Army National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED

• Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/11/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026

Location

Yakima, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $33.02 - $38.53 per hour Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 3703 Welding

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WA-12971074-AR-26-0251 Control number 870707100

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