Electroplater Job in Watervliet, NY

Vacancy No. MCGM256134530190HD Department Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Salary $22.70 to $34.99 Grade 5 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/31/2025 Close Date 2/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Watervliet, NY


Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & MRTFB in DoD to recruit andappoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and-operated manufacturing center located in New York.

Duties

  • Works on highly complex systems of electronic sensing, control located in the chrome plating and metalizing machining center.
  • Assist a journeyman Electroplater in preparing to plate, coat, and treat cannon tubes and components, tools, and fixtures by immersion in a series of chemical or electrolytic solutions.
  • Monitor the settings on the control generator for proper voltage and time cycle per instructions.
  • Monitor density settings and controls and the rectifier with a higher graded Electroplater, leader or supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Position may be filled by a Term appointment not to exceed 4 years and may be extended up to a maximum of 8 years.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
  • Duties which are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous wastes.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment to include a respirator.
  • See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

WG-05: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electroplater~ without more than normal supervision. - Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of an Electroplater without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to (1) Aptitude for understanding and using tools; (2) Monitor/use different types of manufacturing/industrial equipment; and (3) Use basic measuring instruments to check accuracy of dimensions. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-07: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electroplater~ without more than normal supervision. - Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of an Electroplater without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to (1) Perform metal finishing on different types of metals; (2) Use equipment in manufacturing/industrial environment; and (3)Participate in the processing and/ or treatment of metals used in manufacturing/industrial environment. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-09: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electroplater~ without more than normal supervision. - Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of an Electroplater without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to (1) Perform electroplating and metal finishing on different types of metals of equipment used in manufacturing/industrial environment;(2) Determine thickness of plating; (3) Determine kinds of plating or metal finishing to use for types of metals; and (4) Determine amount of electric current in amperes and length of plating time. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, bending and reaching. Required to lift/carry items weighing up to 44 lbs.Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45lbs. and over. While operating the crane, the employee pulls and depresses various hand and foot controls, and must be able to bend and twist their bodies to observe the load and its clearance over and around other objects, and keep their balance during starting and stopping motions of the crane.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside in shop area having adequate lighting and ventilation. Protection from exposure to burns, scalds, and skin irritations requires the employee to wear uncomfortable safety equipment such as rubber gloves, rubber aprons, goggles, face shields, or respirator. Handles hazardous waste as required. While operating the crane heat maybe uncomfortable while working indoors near the ceiling,and the employee is subject to falls while climbing to and from the control cab.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 17 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/17/2025 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12680190).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET
DO NOT MAIL
Watervliet, NY 12189
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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