To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/11/2025.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the
OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
- Dexterity and Safety
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Materials
- Measuring Instruments
- Technical Practices
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate to strenuous effort. The incumbent must climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand on concrete or metal surfaces; and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods; and frequently lift parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally may lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with the aid of mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers.
Working Conditions: The work is accomplished both inside and outside in all areas of a structure to include but not limited to under a building, attics space, mechanical and electrical rooms. When working outside, the incumbent is exposed to hot sun for extended periods of time and occasionally to bad weather. Inside work is often accomplished in structural areas with minimum ventilation and/or limited access. Some work is accomplished under buildings and within crawlspaces which have wet or dusty conditions with minimum ventilation and/or limited access. The incumbent mixes substances and applies pesticides while wearing respirators, gloves, and other personal protective equipment designed to nullify the risk of exposure to toxic dust and sprays which might damage his/her health. Damage to health may occur if appropriate safety procedures are not followed. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing protective clothing, respirators, goggles, or face masks for extended periods of time. The incumbent may be exposed to poisonous insects, reptiles, and plants and to wild and rabid animals.