Job Details

** Painter (NIGHT SHIFT), WG-4102-05/07/09**

**Department of Homeland Security**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

+ **Duties**

The role of this position is to perform aircraft painting operations in support of the Industrial Operations Divsion (IOD).

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include:

* Preparing surfaces by methods such as smoothing, filling, shaping, and leveling with synthetic resins and various acrylic compounds as well as mixing and applying pre-coating agents.

* Mixing various lacquers, cellulose, acrylic, enamels (epoxy and polyurethane) to their proper viscosity.

* Maintaining all paint equipment in the proper working order and insuring clean, safe and efficient work conditions.

* Using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to identify hazards and properties of specific hazardous materials.

* Insuring all surfaces meet smoothness, level and shape requirements; determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited for the surface finish.

**Will receive training from the Support Center Hazardous Materials Specialist on each of the specific hazardous materials and hazardous wastes used on the job and proper use of personal protective equipment - Refresher training must be received annually**

Duties are the same for all grade levels; except performed under closer supervision at the WG-5 and WG-7 level.

**This is a NIGHT SHIFT position**

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

* U.S. Citizenship is required.

* Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.

* This position requires annual Hazardous Material Training

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* This is a NIGHT SHIFT position

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

** Qualifications**

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the 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 will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:

- **Ability to do the Work of a Painter Without More than Normal Supervision (*Screen-Out Element*)**

- **Practices in Construction, Structure**

- **Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)**

- **Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)**

- **Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment**

- **Knowledge of Materials**

- **Dexterity and Safety**

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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**

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

**Additional information**

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at

Moving expenses will not be paid.

If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. , /, and possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-###-####. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit

* 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. .

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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