MULTI TRADES APPRENTICE Job in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

Vacancy No. DE-12607604-25-HLM Department Naval Air Systems Command
Salary $18.71 to $27.52 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date 1/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL


Summary

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

This position is located at the Fleet Readiness Center, Southeast (FRC-SE) in Jacksonville, FL. This program is a 4-year combination work/study program.

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will properly clean and store all tools and equipment used for projects.
  • You will keep worksites clean and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
  • You will learn to perform more advanced work of the trade as a means of developing trade skills and gaining knowledge of the trade.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Must be 18 years of age by the start of employment date as Department of Labor Child Labor laws do not allow employment for those under age 18 in hazardous, industrial areas.
  • Work requires considerable walking, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, pulling, and working in cramped and awkward positions for long periods of time.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS:
PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, OR ACT.

Placement tests taken prior to 8/31/2023 will NOT be accepted. In order to receive consideration, you MUST retake the test.

BELOW ARE THE MINIMUM SCORES NEEDED FOR EACH TEST:

PERT
Composition - 103
Reading - 106
Mathematics - 96

Accuplacer
Composition - 253
Reading - 256
Mathematics - 221

SAT
Composition - 25
Reading - 24
Mathematics - 24

ACT
Composition - 17
Reading - 19
Mathematics - 19

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be applying for the Apprentice program and not a specific trade. Management reserves the right to place you in a specific trade.

Selectee is required to sign an Authorization Agreement, and Certification of Training Form, SF182 with Continued Service Agreement fields 15 and 16 filled in and page four signed. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in the apprentice reimbursing FRC for all tuition, books, tools, and fees. You may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level WG-10 after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. You will spend up to 4 yrs. as an entry level trades person. After successfully completing all required training and experience, you will progress to the journey level. Continued employment and advancement requires satisfactory completion of classroom training and work experience. College level classroom training may include, but will not be limited to, trade skills and trade related mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, trigonometry), introductory sciences (e.g. metallurgy, electrical theory), and trade drawings and blueprints. You may be promoted after meeting all requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. You are required to receive 1,800 hrs. of on-the-job training yearly under the supervision of a journey level. FRC will make advance payment directly to the approved academic training program for the following: educational costs, tuition, materials required for lab classes, health fees and any other authorized costs. Additional expenses incurred for school (parking permits/tickets, books, transportation expenses to and from school, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Apprentice. You will be required to sign an agreement to work within the Department of the Navy for 2 yrs. after completion of the program.

Selectees must be able to provide one of the following prior to enrollment in the program:

  • Standard high school diploma with an official transcript; or
  • High school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Education Development (GED) test, provided the test was administered in English with an official transcript; or
  • Completed a Florida home education program, in accordance with FS 1002.41; or
  • Approval for High School Dual Enrollment or Early Admission.

Selectees who have earned an associate and/or bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may be exempt from providing official proof of high school completion.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

The following required documents must be submitted prior to the announcement closing date on Friday, January 31, 2025 complete resume is required.
Your resume must include your full legal name, and contact information (home address, phone number and email address). Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Attach one of the following college placement tests: PERT, Accuplacer, SAT or ACT

Applicants residing in Jacksonville, Florida area:

  • Applicants may take the Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) at St. Johns River State College (SJR) or at Florida State College of Jacksonville FSCJ. To register to take the PERT test at SJR, visit their website at www.sjrstate.edu/testingcenter.html, and to register at FSCJ, visit their website at: https://www.fscj.edu/admissions-aid/assessment-and-certification/assessment-and-certification-centers-and-hours
  • FSCJ also offers the Accuplacer placement assessment. To register, please visit their website at: https://www.fscj.edu/admissions-aid/assessment-and-certification/assessment-and-certification-centers-and-hours, or call (904)646-2300 or email: service.desk@fscj.edu
Applicants residing outside of Jacksonville FL area:
  • Applicants may obtain either PERT, Accuplacer, SAT or Act placement test in any community or state college in your local area.
NOTE: Applicants who are still high school students and will graduate at the end of school year 2025 may apply to the job announcement and attach resume and PERT or Accuplacer test scores from the school

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit application packages (resume and College Placement Test scores) to the NAVAIR Talent Acquisition Portal: https://navair.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/K-AZ8TeNsITy8FzxW5CehA

If you are a military Veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 Copy), SF15 and VA letter (if applicable).

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

FRCSE Apprentice
Address
FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Building 101
Jacksonville, FL 32212
US
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Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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