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: Must possess knowledge how to prepare and paint automotive and heavy construction equipment. Must possess knowledge regarding mixes, thins, blends, matches, tints and tones to include CARC paints, Low-VOC polyurethanes requiring ctalyst, urethanes, accelerators etc. Must know how to apply various paints to prepped surfaces with various methods including HVLP paint guns. Must know how to perform body work, conduct repair to various surfaces to include metal surfaces with DA sander, air file, needle gun etc. Ability to paint insignias, markings, or other identifications and applies decals.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=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.