You will serve as an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) in the Aircraft Department, Production Trades Branch at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRC Southeast Detachment, Oceana) in Virginia Beach, VA. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***

Duties

You will require journeyman level experience in the Aircraft Sheet Metal trade and must be capable of performing all facets of the trade. You will require detailed knowledge and skill levels to analyze and pinpoint areas, operating principals and functions with a high degree of analytical ability. You will possess a good knowledge of the rework procedure, processing and workflow techniques. You will express one's self well, both orally and in writing with all levels of contact. You will interpret and retain information from complex blueprints, detailed specification and technical directives. You will establish new procedures and work methods with a minimum of supervision and train other examiners in the inspection of aircraft.

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.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position requires rotating shift work.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition.

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) Examine and evaluate the condition of aircraft and their components and accessories; 2) Determine the depth of overhaul and repairs required for the particular aircraft and components; 3) Analyze and evaluate aircraft utilizing inspection criteria as set forth by specifications; 4) Assist in the implementation of new or revised work standards; 5) Participate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Project Execution, and the Program Office to resolve controversial issues in regards to depth of repair; 6) Determine the full extent of structural damage, plan, and lay out repairs and modifications; 7) Evaluate multi-trade discrepancies discovered during assembly or testing for further evaluation/correction during aircraft maintenance events; and 8) Initiate feedback information to Quality Assurance for use in the preparation of reports relating to critical discrepancies detected during processing. 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 FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA Oceana Base Norfolk, VA 23501 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]