Model Maker Worker Job in Lakewood, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Duties

The Hydraulic Investigations and Laboratory Services Group, located within the Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Service Center in Lakewood, Colorado, has well-equipped and complete laboratory shops, whose craftsmen fabricate highly complex models, test equipment, and instrumentation to support engineering investigations in a 54,000 square foot laboratory space. The working models simulate the hydraulic and mechanical features of water resource structures and systems. Specific duties include:

• Work with and assist higher graded model makers in fabricating, constructing, modifying, and repairing specialized water-bearing hydraulic models and related equipment that simulate the hydraulic and mechanical features of water resource structures and systems.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install model components using a variety of trade functions such as heavy carpentry, woodworking, plastic working, and forming acrylic and sheet metal.
• Identify construction materials for use during projects and cut, bend, form, shape, assemble, and install components made from a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, PVC, steel, aluminum, concrete, foam, and plastics.
• Work with and assist higher graded model makers on reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and construction drawings and determining reference points and layouts.
• Use model drawings and plans to conduct model carpentry, construction, and fabrication work such as constructing water-bearing boxes and conduits, fitting and installing piping, constructing baffles, fabricating acrylic model components, and generating model topographic templates and contours according to plans.
• Assist with hands-on construction of components and features to obtain precise vertical and horizontal dimensional tolerances to exceedingly fine tolerances.
• Assist with model layout by grading the model site, establishing horizontal boundaries, setting forms, placing hydraulic structures, and installing numerous model components.
• Set up and use hand tools for wood, metal, and plastic construction and finishing and power tools such as table saws, band saws, miter saws, radial arm saws, routers, planers, jointers, drill press, breaks, welders, lathes, end mills, punches, and shears.
• Operate construction equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, hoists, and skid-steers in tight spaces and use come-alongs, winches, pumps, and valves.
• Assist in maintaining wood shop and other laboratory equipment, including servicing, or arranging for service/repairs of equipment as needed.
• Support laboratory and field construction and maintenance activities and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
• You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
• You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
• You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 11/26/2024. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.

Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.

Next steps

Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.

After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.