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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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. Learn more about this agency 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. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. 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. 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). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. 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 the ability to perform the duties of an Instrument Mechanic as demonstrated by the following: 1.Thorough knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic principles including knowledge of system relay logic circuits, able to interpret wiring diagrams, able to work on instruments and equipment with voltages ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC. 2. Ability to use a variety of electrical and electronic test instruments including mulitmeter, megger, milliamp generator. 3. Ability to use a variety of tools including basic electrical and electronic hand tools, power tools including drills, soldering kits, knockout sets, crimp sets. 4. Thorough knowledge and understanding of PLC applications, SCADA systems, wireless communication applications. 5. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Motor Control Centers, VFD applications, Soft Starter applications. 6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including following written and oral instructions from Supervisor. **NOTE** This information must be supported by your resume in order to be considered for this position. 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=OverviewExperience 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. 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. 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. Selectee occasionally lifts and carries weights up to 50 lbs. Work involves standing, and sitting positions for continuous periods as well as frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. Works indoors under favorable conditions of illumination and ventilation; occasionally works outdoors "onsite" under adverse or inclement weather conditions. Occasionally works in confined dark spaces. Work occasionally involves fumes and unpleasant odors (e.g. cleaning solvents and preservative sprays) and equipment containing mercury. As H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) is a common gas in the wastewater system, selectee will be exposed to it in amounts deemed safe by OSHA. Is intermittently exposed to common electrical/mechanical industrial hazards. Is exposed to raw sewage and sewage gases. Selectee may be required to perform off-station and off-Ohau "on-site" work assignments. These work assignments may involve working in hazardous duty areas and the working of irregular hours. Temporary duty assignments will involve travel by commercial or military aircraft an surface craft for training and development purposes. Employee may be required to work overtime, is subject to emergency recall seven days a week and is subject to shift work. Occasionally assigned duties will require selectee to enter into and work inside confined spaces. Selectee will be required to receive a pre-placement physical examination based upon the type of work performed and hazards to be encountered, an annual examination based on the potential of these hazards and a termination examination upon termination of employment or reassignment to other duties. 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. Read more Benefits 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 window Learn 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.