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: 1) Welding, in limited combinations,
conducting a variety of electric and gas resistance welding processes such as electron and beam welding; 2) Assembling and setting up parts to
be welded; 3) Making the required welds following guides such as resistance welding control charts, specifications, accepted shop practices, and
oral and written instructions from the supervisor. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks
in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.
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=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
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.
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.