Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

Duties

- Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers - Performs work. - Modifies metal, plastic and wood structures and reinforcements - Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior aircraft sheet metal structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and to operate aerial lifts, forklifts, mobile cranes and overhead cranes. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• May be required to frequently travel (TDY) for extended periods of time (over 30 days).
• May be required to work shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
• This is drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-3800 Metal Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to provide leadership and direction working side by side with other trade and craft personnel in the performance and accomplishment of their duties, thus meeting production goals and objectives, and providing informal on-the-job supervision, training and support. 2. Knowledge of planning, layout, and sheet metal manufacturing to devise complex templates and patterns, and to shape construct, and assemble objects with combines shapes such as rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, or truncated cones, using the least number of seams and amount of metal: and of parallel line and radial line development, and triangulation. 3. Knowledge of a wide variety of metals and how their characteristics fit the needs and requirements of projects where information or guidelines are minimal. 4. Knowledge of safety and environments standards regulations, and requirements. 5. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, sketches and technical specifications; adapting shop practices, methods and techniques to fit new situations; and using complicated measuring instruments such a protractors; calipers; snap ring, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges; and other hand measuring devices. 6. Skill in using a wide variety of hand and power tools such as crimping, burring, turning, and bending machines, and soldering and welding machines and adapting them to special use. Ability to manufacture patterns and template for unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, or apparatus for a one-time project or in support of experimental or testing activities; and to use computer terminal to maintain records and document actions. Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, welding standards and how various metals and metal alloys react to different welding processes and techniques. Physical Effort: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier items. Physical exertion is moderate and includes prolonged standing; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside and is subjected to moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines and to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]