About the Position: Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Duties

Prepare surfaces for paint by removing paint, rust, or surface imperfections by hand sanding, scraping, or using a wire brush. Use painting techniques such as cutting in edges with a paint brush. Read and follow instructions to ensure the proper use and application of solvents. Select tools, determine methods and techniques to use, and paint according to directions. Perform visual inspection to ensure that coating finish meets surface protection requirements. Ensure the proper adjustment of ladders and scaffolding to safely and effectively complete tasks.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 50% business travel.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Obtain and Government Credit Card.
• Obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Shift work and overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends.
• Employee will be required to take mandatory annual HAZMAT training.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment and annual physicals.
• Must enroll in Tobyhanna Army Depot’s Respiratory protection program.
• Must enroll in the Star4D training for blasters and/or painters.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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): I have the ability to perform common Painting Worker duties. I can prepare surfaces for paint by removing paint, rust, and surface imperfections by hand sanding, using a wire brush, spackling, or applying putty; and following a standard of work to ensure desired painting work end product is achieved. I work 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. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsPractices in Construction, StructureTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Efforts: Position requires preparing and coating surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, paint booths, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard to reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Worker frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, incumbent may handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds and over. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed inside well-lit, heated, and ventilated shop areas. Worker is sometimes required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in bad weather. Worker is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, noise, dust, and fumes. Worker is required to wear safety equipment and apparel appropriate to this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GN-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk