The selectee for this position will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC in the Sheet Metal Shop (17A), Hull Division (TRF-310), Repair Department (TRF-300), TRIDENT Refit Facility, and Kings Bay, Georgia.

Duties

You will utilize a variety of complicated measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, various gauges, and other hand devices to accurately measure plans and projects for items with numerous and irregular angles, planes, and curves. You will remove, alter, repair, fabricate, and install a variety of sheet metal items and systems aboard submarines. You will interface, coordinate, and plan various work assignments with machinists, electricians, carpenters, shipfitters, and support trades such as welding, grinders, inspectors, etc. when required. You will cut, bend, and form metal pieces to required specifications.

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.
• Shift and overtime assignments will be made to meet operational needs.
• You may be required to travel as the need arises for purposes such as training, attendance at meetings, and participation in work efforts at other shore activities and onboard ships and submarines at sea.
• Completion of specific training will be required.
• You must be able to maintain an IT II designation.

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 such as: Serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic responsible for performing rip outs, fabrications, alterations, repairs, and installations of a variety of sheet metal items and systems. Develop patterns, make templates, and lay out sheet metal items and systems. Remove, alter repairs, fabricate, and install a variety of sheet metal items and systems. Cut, bend, and form metal pieces to required specifications using complicated tools and equipment such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines, crimpers, beading machines and computer lay out machines. Fabricate items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams to perform job tasks assigned. Install sheet metal items or systems and performs riveting, soldering, spotwelding, and gas tungsten-arc welding as needed. Interface, coordinate, and plan various work assignments with other assisting shops. Maintain the ability to interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, etc. to perform job duties. Possess the ability to use and maintain hand and powers tools related to the sheet metal trade. Maintain knowledge on the construction, repair, forging, etc. of sheet metal equipment, structures, and materials. Utilize a variety of measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, various gauges, and other hand devices to accurately measure plans and projects. 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 TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY 990 USS Thomas Jefferson Dr Kings Bay, GA 31547 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]