You will serve as a Ship Restorer in the Maintenance and Repair Department of the Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston, MA, which is responsible for performing maintenance and repair work on USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", an actively commissioned 18th Century ship, in order to preserve the ship in optimum state of safety, sound condition, and appearance. This is a unique opportunity to learn and practice a historical tradecraft. The duty station is Boston, MA.

Duties

Initial work assignments at the WG-8 level are selected to provide appropriate training At the full performance level, WG-10, you will perform the duties below: You will manufacture, install, and set rake of masts and yards You will fit, steam, bend, and secure hull planking using steam boxes and bending tables You will manufacture, fit, and install ceiling plank, decking, margin pieces, and caulk seams and butts You will conduct inspections of ship’s components You will manufacture masts, booms, spares, and yardarms You will use hand tools, table saws, bands saws, jointers, and other shop machinery You will work from blueprints You will use Surveyor level and transit You will assist other trades, as needed.

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.
• Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You must be able to climb and work at heights above 150 feet
• You must be able to work in confined spaces
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You must obtain and maintain government operator permits for all assigned vehicles and equipment
• You will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial conveyance, including sailing aboard a wooden, sail-powered ship.
• You must maintain proper drees, etiquette, and language at all times

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 the ability to perform the duties of a WG-8 Ship Restorer as demonstrated by working under close supervision including performing work related to the maintenance, repair, fabrication, and/or installation of wooden components of ships and/or boats including components such as hull planking, structural members, ceiling and deck planks, masts, booms, spars, and/or yardarms; using knowledge of woods and characteristics; joining timber and/or wood; using fasteners for woods; using handheld power tools, and hand tools related to woodworking; using measuring instruments to determine dimensions for cutting and fitting or wood. 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

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience in this series.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL HISTORY HERITAGE CMD DETACH 2000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]