In order to qualify, you must meet the
eligibility and
qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the
Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further.
Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to Lead Or Supervise
In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below:
Technical Practices (knowledge of welding technical practices)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Welding Tools and Equipment.
Dexterity and Safety
Use of Measuring Instruments
Knowledge of Metals
There is no substitution of education for this position.
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). 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.