Fabric Worker
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
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Job Summary
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- Hand embroiders a large variety of intricate designs and patterns on colors and standards.
- Closely observes colors and shadings indicated on guides and ensures that the proper shades are selected to reproduce exact blend and shades of color indicated.
- Utilizes both hands with equal skill to provide for same stitching on top as on reverse side and works from top to bottom guiding needle in underside of material with fingers.
- Appliques separate lettering and cut pieces and arranges them on the proper side of the flags in order to produce the same design and lettering on both sides.
- Responsible for producing custom designed military flags and certificates utilizing intricate hand embroidery.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to do the work of a Fabric Worker without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as hand embroidering a large variety of very intricate designs and patterns on colors and standards including flags.
To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant individuals need to demonstrate the ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled as well as more complex duties such as: embroidering a variety of intricate designs and patterns on colors and standards including Presidential flags flags for cabinet members and various organizational flags; able to read and understand blueprints interpret drawings and specifications to select proper shade of thread to reproduce the exact markings of a the design outline; and equal skill in both hands when stitching through as many as three or four thicknesses where appliques of various colored background meet and in appliqueing separating lettered and cut pieces arranging them properly on flag to produce the same design and lettering on both sides.
Physical Effort: Work requires sitting for long periods and continually using arms hands and fingers in positioning materials and needle. Individual is required to lift wooden frames weighing approximately 10-15 pounds when mounting flags.
Working Conditions: Works in well-lighted heated and ventilated area. Possibility of minor injury caused by puncturing finger with needle (when exerting pressure to push through several layers of cloth) by splinters from frames when mounting flags or from bruises to legs or feet should flag frame slip or be pushed from its supports.
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is illegal.
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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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
