MACHINIST Job in Memphis, TN

Vacancy No. CERG255518227867HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $21.13 to $34.00 Grade 5 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/28/2025 Close Date 2/18/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Memphis, TN


Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as Machinist, in the Physical Support Branch, Plant Section, Metals Unit, that plans and lays out work for the machining operations, carries out assignments that require both setup and/or CNC programming and operates a variety of machine tools.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

  • Operates power machines such as shaper, lathe, key seaters, milling machine, radial drill, surface grinder, boring mill, and hydraulic press.
  • Uses hand tools such as saws, files, hones and hammers, and measuring devices as represented by micrometers, calipers, and shop rules.
  • Works outside of machine shop on floating dry-docks to assist with the removal and installations of rudders, props, shafts and cutlass bearings on vessels of various sizes.
  • Uses a variety of measuring and marking tools, including rules, vernier calipers, inside and outside micrometers, dial indicators, surface gages, squares, protractors and height gages.
  • Sets machine stops and feeds strips to control rate of feed and speed of tools.
  • Write CNC programs and apply shop mathematics and handbook formulas to compute and establish dimensions for planning and laying out the work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random testing thereafter.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual physical examination to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Must obtain and/or maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must successfully pass pre-employment manual machinist skills test.
  • See Additional Information Section for additional conditions of employment

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the EXPERIENCE requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Machinist without more than normal supervision.

WG-5: Manufacture parts and complete items of equipment from raw stock of different kind of metals and metal alloys and other materials, and perform machining work required in the manufacture of castings, forgings, weldments, and other fabrications.-Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating

WG-8: Carrying out assignments which require machining of surfaces at unusual or compound angles and the use of conventional and non-conventional machine tools such as jig borers, lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills, and numerically controlled machine tools. Performs precision handwork.-Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-10: Use conventional machine tools and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine tools required in the manufacture of castings, forgings, weldments, and other fabrications. I can apply shop math; interpret and work from blue prints, work orders, shop drawings, etc.-Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work of the WG-10 Machinist requires standing, stooping, bending, reaching, frequent handling of objects weighing up to 35 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. However, hoists, hand trucks, lifts and other workers are available to assist with heavier items.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside work is accomplished in a well-lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors. Outside work is subject to working in in climate weather. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises and fumes. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of machines and hand tools, skin irritations from contact with coolants, lubricants, abrasive compounds and strains from infrequent moving, lifting and handling of heavy items. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes and other safety apparel and equipment as required. Working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and environmental differential is not warranted for the duties performed.


Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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) Materiel Maintenance Management 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.
  • Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program," or a Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Employee may be required to serve up to 3 to 4 months continuous deployments per season. This could entail working away from home, on the river or other places for 3 to 4 months straight year after year.
  • Must obtain the following within 1 year of employment and/or maintain thereafter:
    • - Forklift operator's license
    • - Overhead gantry crane operator's license
    • - Scissor lift operator's license
    • - Aerial boom lift operator's license
  • Various protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, gloves, respirators, and hard hats must be used.
  • Position requires participation in and compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program.
  • Requires some travel at approximately 30% and employee may be required to serve up to 3 to 4 months continuous deployments per season. This could entail working away from home, on the river or other places for 3 to 4 months straight year after year.
  • This position requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Position requires frequent overtime, after hours, and weekend on-call status to support critical project and facility requirements.

Benefits

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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:

  • 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 02/18/2025 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/12677867).
  • 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
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RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS
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Memphis, TN 38103
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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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