Painter Helper – Dept of the Navy (Pearl Harbor)

Job Title:PAINTER HELPER
Department:Department of the Navy
Agency:U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief
Hiring Organization:Pear Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Job Announcement Number:NW54102-05-1284790LQ995840D
SALARY RANGE: $19.89 to $23.20 / Per Hour
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, December 22, 2014 to Friday, January 2, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: WG-4102-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:05
DUTY LOCATIONS: 7 vacancies in the following location:
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens – Salary will be increased by the applicable cost-of-living allowance (COLA), which is subject to change without notice.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Confidential
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
This position is located in the Service Shop Group, Operations Department, located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The purpose of this position is to assist journeyman painters by supplying tools and work materials, to preparing surfaces for painting, and sandblasting operations.

Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
You must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.

DUTIES:
Duties of a Painter Helper may include but are not limited to the following:

· Assisting journey level painters in mixing paints and other surface materials by adding thinner, pigments and catalyzing materials.
· Setting up, operating and utilizing sandblasting equipment to remove paint, scale, rust and other surface imperfections from the hull and tanks of ships.
· Reporting obvious hazards, malfunctioning equipment, damaged materials, and other situations that may impact work operations or the safety of others.
· Working as part of a small group under general supervision from the Painter in charge, carrying out routine assignments.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.

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 the 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: Reliability and dependability.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

1. SHOP APTITUDE AND INTEREST
2. ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN A SHOP
3. DEXTERITY AND SAFETY
4. ABILITY TO WORK AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.

REQUIREMENTS:
Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/default.htm).

A secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift, carry and set up installations and equipment that weigh 44 pounds or less.

This position requires an extensive background investigation to verify my suitability for employment.

This position requires the incumbent to undergo an annual or semi-annual eye exam to verify appropriate visual acuity.

This position requires the incumbent to undergo a thorough medical suitability exam.

This position requires the incumbent to work in confined spaces.

This position requires the incumbent to wear protective equipment.

This position requires occasional travel.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

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BENEFITS:

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

OTHER INFORMATION:
This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

Relocation incentives are not authorized.

The incumbent works indoors, outside and board ships under conditions including poor illumination, hot confined areas, dust, dirt, vibration, loud noise, poor ventilation, toxic fumes and unpleasant odors.

The incumbent will be exposed to a wide range of industrial hazards, including danger from moving objects, falls from elevated structures, toxic fumes, flying particles, severe cuts from sharp edges, radiation from nuclear work and handling of toxic materials.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that had arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more information, please see:

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible:
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/VEOA_Eligible.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Mil_Spouse_under_EO_13473.pdf

Veteran’s Preference Information:

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf

30% or More Disabled:
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
– Complete Resume.
– Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire.
– Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS” section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, January 02, 2015.

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Application_Info_How_to_Apply_via_Fax.pdf

This Vacancy ID is 1284790.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

**It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what you are claiming (i.e., applying as a veteran or disabled veteran, applying as a military spouse, etc). Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/ApplicantChecklist_External.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DON Employment Info Center EIC
Phone: (800)378-4559
TDD: 858-577-5723
Email: DONEIC@NAVY.MIL
Agency Information:
32253 PEARL HARBOR NAVAL SHIPYARD AND IMF
667 Safeguard Street
Pearl Harbor, HI
96860-5033

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans’ preference are entitled to initial selection consideration. If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans’ preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.