Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This a TERM position and may be extended up to a maximum of 8 years. Responsibilities Perform welder duties using electric, acetylene or inert gas shielded welding processes. Operate a variety of welding equipment, including stud machines, power tools and other tools according to regulations. Remove, refit, and replace the damaged parts of wood components according to procedures. Sand and refinish surfaces suitable for painting to accomplish projects. Fabricate metal items for a variety of equipment such as small arms weapons, artillery, combat, and tactical vehicles. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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) Welder without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties including: utilizing light and heavy gages, and hardened metals to weld assigned items, using flat vertical, horizontal and overhead positions to prevent overheating and distortion. Failure to meet this Screen-Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. I work under normal 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: Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and crawling. occasionally work is performed in awkward and hard to reach places. Frequently lifts items weighing 15 - 40 pounds and occasionally items over 45 pounds. Working Conditions: Most of work is performed in building that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated. Incumbent is exposed to fumes, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches, and heated materials; possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, broken bones, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects; and discomforts when wearing protective clothing, gloves and flash shield. 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. One year trial 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. This is a(n) #17 Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.