Summary You will serve as a Construction Mechanic in the Public Works Division of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. Responsibilities You will determine the extent of repairs and address needed work listing materials, parts and other items necessary to accomplish the work. You will accomplish work in accordance with job plans and schedules derived from projects assigned to codes. You will maintain, install, repair and weatherproof roofs and modify structures where necessary. You will observe safety rules to avoid injuries when lifting, climbing, handling materials or equipment, setting scaffolding or rigging. 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. 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: 1) Maintenance, installation, repairs, and weatherproofing of roofs to include repair or replacement of sheathing, boards, beams, and joists; 2) Preparation of various surfaces for finish by smoothing, filling, shaping, and leveling using all types of patching compounds; 3) Performs various welding processes on all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thickness including dissimilar metals. 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. 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=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Bargaining Unit Information: National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) 12.35 Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 his 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. he position often requires irregular hours. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. The incumbent of this position can be assigned and also rotated to any of the Product and Services Lines or divisions as required. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements. Shift work may be required. Must be able to adapt present knowledge and skills to new technology changes through progressive on the job and formal training required for this position. Physical Effort: Work is frequently performed from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Work may be performed from cramped positions for sustained periods of time. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up items weighting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to slippery floors, scaffolding works, moving objects and sharp edges. Possibly of exposure to slips, falls, cuts, bruises, and noise. May work outside in various weather conditions and be subject to dampness, rain and high and low temperatures.