Summary
The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To paint and hang paper/vinyl on a variety of surfaces and materials; using paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, etc. with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques.
The Organizational Location of the Position is: Engineering Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, Texas.
Duties
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform general painting such as redecorating offices, wards, corridors, dining halls/rooms, living quarters and shop buildings. Paints and refinishes furniture, wood and metal such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Glazes and caulks windows on air-conditioning equipment, cutting, and installing glass. Coordinate with interior designer on wall coverings and paint color selections.
Install vinyl wall coverings, hangs paper, and tapes and beds. Cuts stencils, paints signs and helps blend and mix colors. Assist in marking streets and cleaning and caring for equipment.
Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with spackling and joint compound, filling, shaping and mixing and applying pre-coating agents; prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing various additives.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD03388A
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting & carrying (45 lbs. and over); straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, climbing, legs only, climbing use of legs and arms, both legs required, operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid permitted).
Environmental Factors: Working outside and inside, excessive heat, cold & humidity, excessive noise (intermittent), electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around moving objects or vehicles, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibrations, working closely with others; working alone.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/15/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12571240.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.