This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will be responsible for performing installation or repair on commercially manufactured locking devices; and maintaining, improving, or reworking locking mechanisms or devices.

Duties

Manufactures, duplicates and accounts for keys and the keying and combining of locking mechanisms. Determines if locking devices have been tampered with and takes necessary steps to repair or rework the devices. Determines the work sequence, selection and use of trade tools (hammers, chisels, jibs, hand drills, bits, files, picks, tweezers, tension wrenches and power tools) and the techniques required. Performs the full installation and repair cycle on commercially manufactured locking devices, as well as reworks the locks to improve or provide new structural or functional capabilities.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required.
• Drug Test Required.
• Special Physical Requirements/Demands (will wear fully encapsulated suit).

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 09/16/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Locksmith without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort The incumbent frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels and works in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. The work may require lifting security containers or other objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Working Conditions Work is performed normally inside but occasionally work is done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises and burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches, and soldering irons. The incumbent is required to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to, coveralls, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, and safety shoes. The health status of personnel is monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations. Restrictions against contact with birds and livestock outside the laboratory may apply after entering high security animal facilities that are working with disease agents foreign to the United States. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Juliana Hensley
• Phone: (571) 669-3483
• Email: [email protected]