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.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Setting up, skilled use, care arid accountability of trade related tools and equipment such as conventional paint guns (pressure suction), air-assisted electrostatic paint guns, orbital sanders, component machines, hoses, blast helmets, sanders, sealant guns, hand tool; 2) Appling paint finishes on a variety of aircraft, engines, ground support equipment and component parts using a variety of materials such lacquers, enamels, sealers, urethanes, water base, epoxies, elastomeric, and ceramic coatings; 3) Removing of old paint, rust, corrosion, dirt so that coating materials adhere properly to surfaces; 4) Appling coatings to surfaces that are free from runs, skips and drips; and 5) Sanding, featheredging existing coatings, and demonstrate the knowledge of selecting proper grit abrasives necessary to ensure adequate substrate smoothness prior to the finish application.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4100.
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.