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Ship Restorer Helper

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston, MA

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service/Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/02/2024 to 10/01/2025
Salary
$24.77 to - $28.91 per hour

Salary Range per hour WG-05 $24.77-$28.91; WG-08 $31.03-$36.20; WG-10 $35.20-$41.06

Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Boston, MA
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
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12564086-24-EK
Control number
812014100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • Initial work assignments are selected to provide appropriate training.
  • At the full performance level, WG-10, you will perform the duties below:
  • You will manufacture, install, and set rake of masts and yards
  • You will fit, steam, bend, and secure hull planking using steam boxes and bending tables
  • You will manufacture, fit, and install ceiling plank, decking, margin pieces, and caulk seams and butts
  • You will conduct inspections of ship’s components
  • You will manufacture masts, booms, spares, and yardarms
  • You will use hand tools, table saws, bands saws, jointers, and other shop machinery
  • You will work from blueprints
  • You will use Surveyor’s level and transit
  • You will assist other trades, as needed

Requirements

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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.
  • Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination
  • 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.
  • Must be able to wear personal type safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • You must be able to climb and work at heights above 150 feet
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
  • You must obtain and maintain government operator permits for all assigned vehicles and equipment
  • You will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations
  • You must be able to travel on military and commercial conveyance, including sailing aboard a wooden, sail-powered ship.
  • You must maintain proper drees, etiquette, and language at all times
  • You must be able to work in confined spaces

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 Reliability and Dependability and having received better than average school grades or job appraisals.

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

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience in this series.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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