PLASTIC FABRICATOR LEADER (EXPERT) with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a PLASTIC FABRICATOR LEADER (EXPERT) in the COATINGS and COVERINGS SHOP, Code 970, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. The incumbent of this position will serve as an Expert Plastic Fabricator leading a group to ensure work assignments are completed. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 06/04/2024 to 06/03/2025 * Salary $35.50 - $41.41 per hour * Pay scale & grade WL 10 * Help Location * Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, ME MANY vacancies * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Multiple * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 4352 Composite/Plastic Fabricating * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Announcement number ST-12432435-24-MAJ * Control number 793923600 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. * Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of UIC 39040 and DoD Tenant Activities within the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles. Help Duties * You will conduct random surveillance inspections of in-process preservation work that is accomplished by shop personnel. * You will perform inspections of deficient coatings and work in process to ensure the Supervisor's direction is followed, proper standards and practices are being adhered to, and rework is minimized. * You will determine the methods, techniques, materials, and devices best suited to obtain smooth-textured and decorative surfaces. * You will perform Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting (UHPWJ) on the exterior of ships and submarines above and below ground level from various heights up to 100 feet. * You will prepare and direct subordinate crews of up to 30 employees to apply, manufacture and repair coating materials. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. * Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * This position requires the ability to climb vertical ladders when working aboard ships and submarines, and occasional work work from ladders, platforms and staging areas. * This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. * This position requires rotating shift work. * This position requires work in confined spaces. * This position requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 45 pounds. Qualifications 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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. In order to qualify for thi