Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base in the DoD. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. 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. Responsibilities You will operate air blast cabinets, booths, portable units and blast media recovery equipment to remove paint, tar, scale and other organic coatings from engine component, landing gear, ordnance, avionics, and other aircraft components. You will prepare parts for specialty coatings, such as paint, aluminized coatings, chrome, nickel, silver, and cadmium coatings, as well as the various sprayed on metallized coatings. You will remove paint, scale, rust, corrosion and other surface imperfections from iron, steel, aluminum, composite and other metal and non-metal surfaces. You will prepare surface areas for painting by blasting, grinding, sanding, scraping, wire-brushing, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Knowledge of sandblasting procedures and dry and wet blasting compounds for aircraft components, engine components, landing gear, and other numerous components; 2) Operating air blast cabinets, booths, portable units and blast media recovery equipment to remove paint, tar, scale and other organic coatings from large, small and intricate or unusually shaped engine components, landing gear, ordnance, avionics, and other aircraft components; 3) Knowledge of cleaning characteristics of brass, corrosion resistant steel, aluminum, iron, steel, and other metals and nonmetals; and 4) Respond to and apply oral or written sandblasting instructions, technical orders, specifications, shop manuals, and safety rules. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Federal Wage System Job Grading Standard for Sandblasting, 5423 (opm.gov) 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. Education Additional Information This position requires rotating shift work. 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 position requires exposure to high noise levels. 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.