You will serve as an INSULATOR in the PRODUCTION DIVISION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT GREAT LAKES of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC

Duties

You will measure and identify dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures. You will plan and lay out the work using parallel and radial line development and the principles of triangulation to prepare patterns, templates, and sketches of the items to be covered You will use a variety of blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to construct the insulating forms into desired shapes. You will develop patterns and lay outs, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs all types of insulating materials. You will select materials (e.g., tape, foam, polyurethane) needed to complete insulation projects.

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.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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: 1 - Skill in measuring and identifying dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures; and to develop patterns, templates, and drawings, using geometrical constructions and the principles of triangulation to transfer the shapes and measurements to paper. 2 - Skill to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project plans to identify the dimensional characteristics of the surfaces, curves, angles, and slopes to be covered. 3 - Ability to calculate and perform a variety of linear, angular, cubic and circular measurements, and compute such factors as thermal conductivity and sound absorbency to select the proper type and amount of insulation required. 4 - Skill in the use of blower machines to apply sound or heat insulating materials into closed spaces and fabricate molded sections of insulation to enclose unique or unusual structures. 5 - Skill to construct insulation boxes to cover groups of piping elements and enclosed fittings, flanges or valves, and install double layers of insulation on high pressure steam lines ensuring that the staggered joints of the second layer overlap those of the first. 6 - Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade; and skill in the use of electric hand saws, and gasket punches; skill in working with lacing rings, washers, hooks, and grommets for insulating covers, various vapor sealing compounds, waterproof covers, and fireproof papers for installation on refrigeration units, and cold-water pipes. 7 - Skill in evaluating damaged or inadequate insulation normally betrayed by sound, gross appearance, or temperature; and skill to plan and lay out repair and modification projects to ensure uniform finish, stability, and continuity of insulating qualities. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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 NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]