This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DOD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with: US ARMY IMCOM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS JBLM, WA

Duties

Perform painting duties including brushing, rolling and spraying, where paint and other coating materials have been prepared in accordance with specific instructions. Maintain, install, or repair a variety of items such as carpets, door fixtures, counter tops, and floor and wall tile. Perform carpentry duties to include repairing and installing decking, partitions, shelves, office doors, windows (including caulking and glazing) and similar items. Remove asbestos containing materials in accordance with Public Works standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a Tier 1 background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• his position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience or education requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 Qualification: Ability to do the work of an Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision -operating common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, or painting trades to perform simple maintenance tasks. In addition, ability to install or repair a variety of items such as carpets, door fixtures, counter tops and/or floor/wall tiles. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces, at benches, or where material is on supports. Works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the parts of the systems worked on are in hard to reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside. When outside, incumbent is exposed to rain and wind. Inside work is usually in adequately heated, lighted and ventilated buildings. Work areas may be noisy, dirty, dusty, greasy, or smoky. Exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. May be required to wear protective clothing and equipment (i.e., respirator and eye/hearing protection devices) that may be confining, restricting, and uncomfortable. Exposure to hazardous materials is possible. Injuries may occur when lifting heavy pieces of lumber or equipment. Subject to cuts and bruises when using hand tools and equipment. More serious injuries may occur when operating power tools. Is subject to skin and lung irritations and possible poison from exposure to paint fumes, adhesives, solvents and other caustic materials. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments

Education

Some Federal positions allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk