Summary This position is located at Boxelder Jb Corps Center in Nemo, SD. The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a Training Leader for the Welding vocation skills training program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Troy Krull at troy.krull@usda.gov. Responsibilities On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced Welding students in the performance of on and off site related projects Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced welding processes using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes for techniques such as Metal Arc (MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Instructs processes for proper planning and layout out of work, positioning and clamping work, pre-heating metal, and processes for maintaining temperature to prevent distortion. Instruction in the use of templates, jigs, blueprints and symbols for welders and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment. Instructs proper methods of setting up welding equipment, adjustment for amperage, gas flow, preventative maintenance, electrodes selection based on joint requirements, metal identification, and safety. Instruction in processes that include pre-heating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating. Instruction for proper selection of type of rod and size of tip to accomplish weld, maintaining proper speed, flame, motion, tip angle and position to produce desired results. Implements a flexible on-the-job and classroom training instruction program, utilizing specific Welding TAR (training achievement record) competencies and on-the-job training to instruct students ages 16 through 24. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further. Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to Lead Or Supervise In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below: Technical Practices (knowledge of welding technical practices) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Welding Tools and Equipment. Dexterity and Safety Use of Measuring Instruments Knowledge of Metals There is no substitution of education for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for this position. Additional Information The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. This position is not eligible for telework. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.