Ship Helper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Duties
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• Initial work assignments at the WG-5 and WG-8 level are selected to provide appropriate training
• At the full performance level, WG-10, you will perform the duties below:
• You will manufacture, install, and set rake of masts and yards.
• You will fit, steam, bend, and secure hull planking using steam boxes and bending tables.
• You will manufacture, fit, and install ceiling plank, decking, margin pieces, and caulk seams and butts.
• You will conduct inspections of ship's components.
• You will manufacture masts, booms, spares, and yardarms.
• You will use hand tools, table saws, bands saws, jointers, and other shop machinery.
• You will work from blueprints.
• You will use Surveyor level and transit.
• You will assist other trades, as needed.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You must be able to climb and work at heights above 150 feet.
• You must be able to work in confined spaces.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You must obtain and maintain government operator permits for all assigned vehicles and equipment.
• You will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial conveyance, including sailing aboard a wooden, sail-powered ship.
• You must maintain proper drees, etiquette, and language at all times.

Qualifications
WG-05: 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 Reliability and Dependability and having received better than average school grades or job appraisals.
WG-08: 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 the ability to perform the duties of a WG-8 Ship Restorer as demonstrated by working under close supervision including performing work related to the maintenance, repair, fabrication, and/or installation of wooden components of ships and/or boats including components such as hull planking, structural members, ceiling and deck planks, masts, booms, spars, and/or yardarms; using knowledge of woods and characteristics; joining timber and/or wood; using fasteners for woods; using handheld power tools, and hand tools related to woodworking; using measuring instruments to determine dimensions for cutting and fitting or wood.
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
There are no educational substitutions for this job series and grade level.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
You will serve as a ship restorer in the Maintenance and Repair Facility of the Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston, MA. The Department is responsible for performing maintenance and repair work of on USS Constitution, " Old Ironsides", an actively commissioned 18th Century ship, to preserve the ship in its optimum state of safety, sound condition, and appearance. This is a unique opportunity to learn and practice a historical tradecraft. The duty station is Boston, MA
Several vacancies may be filled.
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.
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.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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