Sheet Metal Mechanic

• Plans and lays out work with a minimum of accompanying information, to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, and install unconventional, one-of-a-kind aircraft sheet metal items for a one-time project or in support of experimental or testing activities.
• Modifies aircraft frame segments, such as metal structural members and reinforcements.
• Uses and maintains tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• A pre-employment physical may be required
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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.

The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging)
2. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
3. Layout and Pattern Development (includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation)
4. Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work
5. Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc

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.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works both inside and outside and is subjected to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines and to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations.