Machinist Supervisor Job in Portland, OR

Vacancy No. CERH245300700522HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $48.99 to $57.16 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/17/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Portland, OR


Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Modified Direct Hire Auth, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: You will serve as a highly skilled journeyman level machinist. You will accomplish work in the Machine shop, Moorings yard and adjacent buildings, on floating plants; and may require travel to remote repair sites on an emergency basis.

Duties

  • Some of the duties you will perform are as follows:
  • Set up, plan and lay out sequence of work.
  • Machine light and heavy machinery components.
  • Manufacture parts per specifications on standard and specialized machinery and equipment.
  • Establish dimensions to assure specifications are met for each new element.
  • Performs machining in manufacture of castings, forgings, weldments and other fabrications often requiring untried procedures and use of new materials and unique designs.
  • Use a variety of auxiliary attachments such as rotary vises, dividing and vertical milling heads, taper and tapping attachments of rotary tables, etc.
  • Perform precision handwork to finish the machined components within close tolerances.
  • Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance of machine tools.
  • Interpret multi-dimensional drawings, isometric and orthographic sketches, blueprints, schematics, using independent judgment to correct, refine or adjust.
  • Establish missing tolerances, dimensions, and type of fit including hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • 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.
  • Requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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.

Qualified applicants for this position must meet the screen out element. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out) for a Machinist-WG-3414-11. Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability or potential ability to complete work assignments such as perform the removal and reinstallation of ship components and perform machining operations such as, turning, milling, drilling, and boring. I also have the ability or potential ability to layout work, perform measuring operations utilizing micrometers, dial indicators, intrimik and other precision instruments. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed on site where necessary or inside the machine shop which has concrete floors and is well-lighted and heated. Occasionally works outside and on floating vessels. Travel out of town is occasionally necessary to perform emergency work. Is exposed to dirt, dust, grease, solvents, fumes, inclement weather and usual climate extremes. Subject to noisy conditions caused by power tool operation. There are the dangers inherent to the craft such as cuts and bruises as well as exposure to electrical shocks and burns, and injuries from dropped or slipping tools and parts, and strains from handling heavy items. Must wear customary safety equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses, and other safety apparel and equipment as required. Maintains good safety practices. Working hours may be of long duration due to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Work requires moderate physical effort: Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 50 lbs., and on occasion up to 75 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing and kneeling, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. May require climbing on scaffolds, ladders and platforms to perform work in cramped, stretched or awkward positions. Must maintain good lower back physical condition.

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) Machinist 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.
  • Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) is not authorized.
  • Relocation and/or Recruitment Incentive may be offered.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.


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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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
  • This position does not have an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 12/31/2024 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/12640522).
  • 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
RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND
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Portland, OR 97208
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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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