You will serve as a MAINTENANCE WORKER in the Operating Management Department, Administration Directorate, Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity of NAVOPHTHALSUPPTRACT VA.

Duties

You will operate portable power tools (e.g., drills, routers, nail guns, electric hammers, skill saws, portable table saws, circular saws, sanders, joiners) for woodworking and carpentry jobs You will lift and carry loads following lifting techniques to prevent injury. You will work with others to accomplish maintenance, installation, or repair objectives. You will follow oral or written directions to accomplish diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current forklift certification.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

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 Ability to work independently, make decisions, plan operations, show job responsibility, and exercise initiative. Ability to use standard tools such as hacksaws, caulking gun, pipe wrenches, power tools, scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sand paper, rollers, brushes, sprayers, crimpers, drills, screwdrivers, cutting devices, pliers to perform duties. Ability to have the ability to conduct moderate plumbing jobs, to include the fabrication of supply and discharge lines to newly installed equipment, such as sump pumps, sinks, hose reels, distillers and fabrication equipment. Ability to conduct facility janitorial duties, grounds maintenance and minor facility repairs. Ability to monitor and operate waste water treatment equipment under the supervision of the Waste Water Treatment Program Manager. 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVOPHTHALSUPPTRACT VA BUMED NOSTRA Yorktown, VA 23691 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]