Summary
This position is in the Plant Engineering Division, Facility Engineering and Maintenance Branch at the US Mint, San Francisco, CA. The incumbent installs, maintains, and repairs building structures, fixtures, equipment, plant heating, steam, hot and cold water, gas distribution, compressed air, ventilation, and drainage systems employing such trade skills as plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, pipefitting, boiler operations, sheet metal working, welding, and other related trades.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Shift Work: This facility operates on a two-shift basis, Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on any shift on a rotational basis.
- May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-MINT-74-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Installs and maintains facilities equipment and systems, installs production equipment, operates WWT system, collects and manages material for recycling, plumbing, facilities renovation, boiler operation, welding.
- Sits seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Drives seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 10 lbs from floor to knuckle height occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 10 lbs above shoulder level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 20 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 20 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 20 lbs above shoulder level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 30 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 30 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 30 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 40 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 40 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 40 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 50 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts up to 50 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Lifts up to 50 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts greater than 50 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Lifts greater than 50 lbs between knuckle and chest level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Carries unilateral occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
-Carries bilateral frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Pushes/pulls up to 51bs of force occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Pushes/pulls up to 10 lbs of force occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Climbs forklift steps seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Climbs stairs occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Climbs ladders frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Works at heights/balances frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Twists at waist occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Crouches/squats occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Kneels occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Crawls seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Reaches above shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Repetitive arm motion occurs frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Repetitive hand motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Power grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Pinch grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
- Fine finger manipulation occurs seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Use of foot controls required seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Ability to hear required frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Ability to see required frequently (up to 70% of the time)
- Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of the time)
- Subject to temperature range that occurs in this indoor work area
- Up to 15% of work may occur outdoors
AND
You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Key Requirements:
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
- Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
You must meet the screen-out element, Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: The ability to perform recurring work, while all unusual situations were referred to the supervisor. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 12/4/2024, 1/6/2025, 2/5/2025 and at the closing date (dates are subject to change). Non-Selected Applicants must update their application information to be considered for the next cut.
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85.0 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
Required Documents
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click
CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee
that has been separated for at least one year, and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you
MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2")
AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
How to Apply
The US Mint has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
- 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.
- 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.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (
USAJOBS Login). A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's
Go Government website.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.
To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12616523
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.