Sign Painter (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position as a Sign Painter Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC. Learn more about this agency Duties Design and/or fabricate signs using printers/software, such as Roland LEJ-640FT and Roland XC-540 printers with Corel Draw, Roland Versa Works and Adobe Illustrator software, for signage and applications on surfaces, including metal and glass. Prepare, layout and paint crosswalks, no parking zones, parking areas and directional arrows, using rollers, brushes, and/or spray applicators. Maintain various signs post-wide, including installation and removal, straightening, securing, and painting signposts. Operate automotive equipment up to 1 ton to transport supplies and equipment to on-post work sites. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has a requirement to lift up to 60 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Sign Painter (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I can apply a variety of graphic arts techniques, including freehand and mechanical lettering, and use printers/software, such as Roland LEJ-640FT and Roland XC-540 printers with Corel Draw, Roland Versa Works and Adobe Illustrator software, to produce signs, posters and displays; embellish signs, displays or doors with insignia, drawings, fancy script, shading, and pin stripes; apply pressure or heat sensitive reflective sheeting for reflective signs; follow work orders; blend and mix various pigments, primers and thinners to produce the colors desired. I can construct wooden frames and fabricate signs and mounting supports using carpentry tools such as a saw, drill press, planner and router. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Engages in extensive standing, walking, kneeling and bending. Lifts and carries heavy items weighing up to 60 pounds such as pipe signposts, Sakrete, metal sheeting and large signs. Working Conditions: Works in a shop with adequate lighting and ventilation. There is exposure to harmful fumes from chemicals in paint, danger of injury from traffic when painting traffic signs, and the possibility of falls from ladders when painting signs on buildings or painting installed signs. Driving is done in all types of traffic situations and weather; there is the possibility of serious accidents and cuts, bruises, and broken bones while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to a variety of weather conditions, dust and dirt while performing outside duties. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. One year trial/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(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocations may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 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.