Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
You must possess knowledge and skill in at least
two of the following trades:
Electrician, Air Conditioning Mechanic, Heating/Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Sheet Metal Mechanic, and Welder. Your resume must demonstrate the following experience: The ability to plan, layout and complete the installation, modification and repair of systems. The ability to interpret building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the work and skill to use trade formulas to calculate common properties. Skill in the use of power tools applicable to the trade. Utilize safe practices and procedures following safety rules and regulations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/4700/fws4749.pdf
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.