Painter (TC-I) at Umatilla

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
This position is located at a hydro-electric generating facility that includes hydropower, navigation, fish passage and recreational activities. The project spans the Columbia River near the town of Umatilla in northeastern Oregon, approximately 10 miles north of Hermiston, Oregon and 30 miles south of Kennewick, Washington. The area is mostly desert with irrigation for agriculture and crop production. The project lies in close proximity to Hermiston, Oregon and the Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, WA, which are full service communities. There is a daily van pool from the Tri-Cities. Employees working at McNary Dam and living in the State of Washington are exempt from Oregon state tax.

Who May Apply:

·   Current Army Civilian Employee

·   DoD Transfer (Excluding Army)

·   Non-DoD Transfer

·   Appointment of Certain Military Spouses, E.O. 13473

·   Reinstatement

·   Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

·   Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF)

·   Executive Order 12721

·   Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

·   Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities

·   OPM Interchange Agreement Eligible

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized.
• A Pre-employment Physical is Required.

DUTIES:Back to top

- Paints such project facilities and equipment as switchboards, oil storage tanks (inside and outside), piping, generation equipment, air compressors, transformers, breakers, steel powerhouse superstructure, cranes, derricks, handrailing, grating, mitre gates, spillway gates, intake gates, bulkheads, stop logs, trash racks, machine shop equipment, powerhouse interior, offices, service building, furniture, signs and other items

- Prepares the surface to be covered. Such preparation may consist of wiping, washing, sandpapering, wire brushing, scraping, flame cleaning or sandblasting.

- Applies pre-mixed paints, varnishes, lacquers, primers, enamels, synthetic enamels, coal tar enamels, bitumastic and other protective coatings.

- Erects own scaffolding and staging to work from.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. I have experience performing the common tasks of a journeyman painter without more than normal supervision. I have experience preparing and painting all types of surfaces in a heavy industrial plant using spray guns, brushes, and rollers and to include the preparation of metal surfaces.Failure to meet the screen out element will result in an ineligible rating.

Application packages will be reviewed and screened for experience and/or training which provided:

- 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

Physical effort: Work performed requires physical endurance to work on ladders or in cramped, poorly accessible sites for prolonged periods of time. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Good vision is required. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside for the powerhouse and other project structures. Is exposed to noise, extremes of heat and cold, confined spaces, height, inclement weather, dust, paint spatter, and harmful fumes from chemicals in paints and solvents. There is also exposure to hazards such as eye injuries while chipping off old paint and rust. Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract may result from sandblasting, spray painting, sanding and dusting surfaces. Workers are subject to falls when working on ladders, structures and scaffolds. During application of spray paint or while sandblasting, or when working in areas where this equipment is being used by others, a respirator will be worn. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

 

Other Requirements:

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• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

 • A medical examination is required.

• License/Certification: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• This is a Career Program Position (CP)29.
• TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) may be required: 5%
• Applicants claiming veterans preference must clearly show an
• entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 

Country: USA, State: Oregon, City: Umatilla, Company: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.