MASONRY WORKER with Security Clearance

Duties * You will perform preliminary and final finishing by rubbing with abrasive stone, applying coat of cement mortar, applying cement mixture to walls to waterproof, etc. * You will repair, rebuild, or construct a variety of brick, block, and stone structures and surfaces. * You will lay common and face brick and firebrick in headwalls, circular planters, manholes, columns, walls, chimneys, fireplace hearths, etc. * You will mix and spread mortar, lay bricks or blocks in straight horizontal rows and in circular and tapered course, and finishes joints. * You will repair, alter, and construct a variety of cement and concrete surfaces and structures, including headwalls partitions, foundations, steps, floors, walks, etc. 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. * 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. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license. * This position may require ability to obtain licenses for the operation of fork lift, high lift and/or construction equipment. * 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. * This position is 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 is a bargaining unit position. * May be required to become CPR certified. * May be designated to receive work assignments from Regional Dispatch. * 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. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Qualifications This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a MASONRY WORKER without more than normal supervision performing common tasks including: 1) Repairing, rebuilding and constructing brick, block and stone structures and surfaces such as partitions, walls, walkways and fireplaces; 2) Repairing, altering and constructing cement and concrete surfaces and structures such as foundations, steps, floors and walks; 3) Mixing mortar to the desired consistency by using the proper proportions of sand, lime cement and water; 4) Using a trowel in spreading mortar and finishing joints; and 5) Using tools such as gauge lines, spirit levels and plumb bobs to obtain straight courses. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Several vacancies may be filled. A 40 hour work week is typical of this position. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent climbs ladders to heights of 15 feet and works on scaffolds when working on masonry structures. bends, stoops, reaches, crawls, twists, pushes, squats, kneels and stands for long periods of time. Continuous arm and wrist movement required for long periods of time. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both indoors and outdoors in areas which may be dirty, dusty, and greasy and in all kinds of weather. Subject to falls, cuts, bruises, possibility of broken bones, electrical shock, burns injury from improper lifting, and illness from exposure to weather. Shops maybe noisy. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize eliminate/hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. Maybe assigned a truck stocked with controlled inventory and consumable materials. 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 . 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 this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 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 selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Required Documents A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veteran