You will serve as a Planner and Estimator (Sheet Metal Mechanic) in the Norfolk Production Branch of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA.

Duties

You will evaluate work requests to determine requirements and cost estimates for planner and estimator functions You will convey technical guidance and direction related to sheet metal repair and maintenance of aircraft structures and surfaces You will disassemble aircraft sheet metal components to identify functional issues. You will assemble sheet metal work using rivets, screws, joints, bolts, and fasteners for aircraft materials to comply with strength requirements and critical tolerance levels You will coordinate proposed plans for compatibility with routine sheet metal shop assignments.

Requirements

• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

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 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: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision such as 1) Resolve problems which involves the analysis of aircraft or aeronautical equipment against established planning requirements; 2) Lay out and plan work for shops and working groups so that schedules may allow for late delivery / completion or additional work found in process; 3) Gather and interpret information regarding the control of production and make recommendations for aircraft after material examination and for incorporation of technical directives during aircraft rework. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 4) Estimating labor and cost for accomplishment repairs for crash damage aircraft. 5) Preparing detailed and comprehensive reports of aircraft condition upon completion of examination. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA Oceana Base Norfolk, VA 23501 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]