Metal Structure Mechanic Leader

Air Force Materiel Command•Tinker AFB, OK

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. The leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position may require drug testing; the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to//include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • This position may require travel
  • Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family.
  • Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
  • The screen out element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise
  • Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/ craft(s)
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led.
  • Knowledge of trades and/or labor work of the group being led.
  • Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
  • Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
  • You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers.
  • Performs work.
  • Fabricates, installs, relocates, repairs and modifies structures, industrial shop machinery, and equipment.
  • Ensure subordinates perform work in accordance with quality and safety guidance, meeting or exceeding requirements.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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