Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Norfolk, Virginia
Salary Range: $28.31 - $33.02 Per Hour
Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.
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Qualifications: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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. Physical Effort Work involves periods of standing, climbing, bending, stooping, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May require the use of ladders, scaffolds, and/or platforms to perform work on hard-to-reach parts or locations. Workers may lift and move materials up to 40 pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier bulky, awkward, or otherwise hard to handle items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions Normally the incumbent works inside and occasionally outside. Outside proper clothing can protect against exposure to heat and cold. Inside work is usually in buildings, adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Noise from hammers, saws, and other power shop tools, machinery, or equipment, will require the incumbent to wear approved hearing protective devices and conducting audiometric testing as necessary. There is dust and sometimes dirt, when assembling, disassembling, repairing furniture and operating power equipment. Injuries may occur in lifting heavy pieces of furniture or equipment; Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises when using hand tools and equipment; and more serious injuries in operating power tools. Incumbent is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work where assigned, Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory, foot protection, and protective clothing such as gloves, apron, and coveralls. Types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12851823.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-21