Craftsman

Bureau of Reclamation • Hermiston, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Umatilla Field Office Operations and Maintenance, in Hermiston, Oregon. The Craftsman performs painting, equipment operation, metal fabrication, and mechanical repair work. The BB pay scale has no multiple steps; employees remain at the same step for the duration of the appointment.

The work takes place indoors and in the field during varied weather and terrain conditions. It may involve restricted spaces, moving equipment, hazardous areas and materials, and work near water or at height. The employee is responsible for safe operation of equipment and vehicles, following applicable laws and regulations, reporting accidents, and obtaining and maintaining a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and other applicable certifications. The position requires physical fitness, a uniform, and may involve on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and overnight travel. The appointment includes a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License or obtain one within 180 days of entry on duty.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must complete a physical examination or provide a statement regarding physical ability, and maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment after the period.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, use measuring instruments, apply technical practices, interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints, understand equipment assembly, installation and repair, use and maintain tools and equipment, and understand materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
• Must document relevant experience and training in the resume; the resume must support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform other physical activities including pushing, pulling, turning, positioning parts and equipment, and frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or sitting for extended periods.
• May need to move heavier items with assistance or lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.
• May need to use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or other respiratory devices.
• Must be able to work in mixed weather, variable terrain, restricted spaces, around moving equipment, and potentially hazardous areas and materials.
• Must be able to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work as required, and travel overnight away from home as required.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and possibly purchase authority.

Responsibilities

• Paint materials for interior and exterior applications.
• Operate mobile machinery and equipment.
• Perform metal fabrication using layout, arc, MIG, TIG, plasma, oxyacetylene, shears, punches, saws, and rollers.
• Perform mechanical repairs and operate hydraulic systems for gates and valves, including gear and race replacement for mechanical equipment.
• Follow safe work practices for working at height, near water, in confined spaces, during trenching and excavation, when operating equipment, and during lockout/tagout.
• Operate equipment and vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable Bureau, federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations.
• Obtain and maintain a state Class A Commercial Driver’s License and other applicable certifications, and notify the supervisor of expiration, revocation, or relevant changes in physical condition.
• Report accidents in accordance with regulations.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Maintain required physical fitness standards.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided.
• Federal employee benefits package available, with eligibility depending on position type.
• Position allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed, subject to applicable criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed