PAINTER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PAINTER in the EXPEDITIONARY MAINTENANCE CENTER of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Determines methods, techniques, for surface finishes; determine blends, matches, tints and tones to include CARC paints, Low-VOC polyurethanes requiring catalyst, urethanes, accelerators etc.; 2) Determines body work needed, conduct repair to various surfaces to include metal surfaces with DA sander, air file, needle gun etc.; 3) Applying CARC paint, paint insignias, markings, or other identifications and applies decals, use HVLP paint guns; and 4) Maintaining shop safety procedure, clean tools after completion of assignments.

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=4100 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. Major Duties:

• You will prepare and paint automotive and heavy construction equipment, ISO containers, parts, fiberglass boats and/or other components.
• You will determine method, techniques, devices and material needed to paint equipment
• You will prepare and paint automotive and heavy construction equipment with professional results.
• You will monitor and appropriately dispose of cleaning, thinning coating and waste materials.
• You will ensure work is completed in compliance with all safety regulations.
• You will ensure plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are readily available.
• You will place templates and stencils for insignia, numerals, letters and other markings.