Welder (Public Notice Flyer) Job in Fort Leavenworth, KS

Vacancy No. MCFS255892208694HWF Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $34.84 to $40.69 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/28/2025 Close Date 2/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Leavenworth, KS


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

About the Position: Serve as a Welder on Ft Leavenworth utilizing knowledge of welding standards and a variety of metals and alloys and how they react to different welding techniques and processes.

Duties

  • Perform welding work using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes on metals and alloys such as copper, brass, aluminum, steel, iron, etc., from blueprints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions.
  • Weld high pressure (i.e. up to 125 psi at 350 degrees Fahrenheit steam lines.
  • Work involves planning, layout of work, positioning and clamping work, pre-heating metal and maintaining temperature to prevent distortion.
  • Work with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned, using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
  • Use templates, jigs, blueprints and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of fixed and mobile equipment.
  • Make a wide range of welds from simple to precision welding; determining disassembly or repair necessary and materials to be used.
  • Fabricate, assemble, paint, and install a variety of articles of sheet metal such as ducts, shelves, metal doors, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance in the regular performance of duties.
  • The incumbent is required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders and scaffolds and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
  • This position works inside and outside in inclement weather and is subject to dirt, dust, grease, paint fumes, cuts and bruises from hand and power tools, minor electric shock and danger of falls from ladders.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (DOD) Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This vacancy announcement is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Welder (Public Notice Flyer) without more than normal supervision. Qualifying experience includes: (1) performing welding using electric arc, oxyacetylene, plasma cutting and inert gas shielded processes; (2) welding on metals and alloys such as copper, brass, aluminum, steel, and iron; AND (3) welding from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and oral instructions.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
  • Knowledge of Metals.
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Physical Effort:
  • Frequently lifts moderately heavy and sometimes bulky metal articles.
  • Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and generally working in awkward and cramped positionswhen welding in hard to reach places.
Working Conditions:
  • Works inside in areas that are noisy, greasy, dirty and smoky.
  • Constant exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, smoke and fumes with requirement for protective clothing such as welding masks,aprons, and gloves.
  • Work is usually performed on concrete floors or as required on or in equipment being repaired.
  • Incumbent is exposed to danger to skin and eyes from flying metal chips, abrasive particles, and hot metal; skin irritation from contactwith coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds; and danger to fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from cutting tools,grinding wheels, rotating work pieces, and moving parts of machines.
  • Subject to burns and eye injury when welding metal surfaces.
  • Danger from electric shock and falls from scaffolds or ladders, and intra or ultra violet rays and fumes and gases.

The primary objective of this DHA is to appoint qualified candidates who are not existing DoD competitive service employees withpermanent status. Category rating, veteran's preference, military spouse preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants ARE NOT applicable to this vacancy.

This announcement will be closed once the position is filled.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (DoD) Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment/relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for this position.
  • tion.This position is a bargaining unit position covered by AFGE local 738.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: glen.a.weishaar.civ@army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/28/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Glen Weishaar
Address
FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTH
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
US
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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