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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Physical Support Branch, Plant Section, Metals Unit. You will perform a full range of welding duties. Works on equipment as represented by dredges, towboats, barges, tractors, draglines, derrick boats, buoys, cranes, etc. Responsibilities Perform welder duties using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes. Use templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment. Make a wide range of welds from simple to precision welding utilizing the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) processes. Work with light, heavy-gauge, and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned, using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill current and future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. The first cut-off date for reviewing applications and referring candidates will be 10 days after the opening date of this announcement. Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered as needed. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. CHRA APPROVED Selective Placement Factors: WG-10 grade level must successfully pass pre-employment weld testing to obtain SMAW 6G (6010 root 7018 fill and cap) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. WG-08 and WG-10 grade level must successfully pass pre-employment weld testing to obtain 3G/4G FCAW (unlimited thickness) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-10: Ability to do the work of a Welder without more than normal supervision. Assisting in welding processes, planning, using templates, jigs, and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-08: Ability to do the work of a Welder without more than normal supervision. Assisting in welding processes, using templates, jigs, and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. NOTE: Certification requirement at the WG-08 grade must be met within 12 months of being hired and for continued employment by successfully passing weld testing to obtain 6G (6010 root 7018 fill and cap) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling. Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment that weighs up to 50pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing more. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside subject to injury from lifting, operating machines and using miscellaneous tools. Is exposed to abnormal noise; inclement weather; burns from electric arc, gas torches and molten metal; changing temperatures; and fumes. Danger to the eyes is present from metal chips, electric arc, rust and dust. Is also subject to danger of explosive gases. Education Additional Information 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. Two year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. 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. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program," or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Various protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, gloves, and hard hats must be used. This position may require the Incumbent to be subject to assignment on other phases of productive work, which may include travel from his permanent duty station.
