Painter

As a Painter you will:

• Prepare surfaces and apply various coatings such as primers paints epoxies urethane stains and sealers to building systems machinery manufacturing equipment and office furnishings.
• Evaluate condition of the surface to be covered and select a surface preparation technique and material consistent with the type and condition of surface coating material applied exposure and expected condition of use. Remove old surface coating and cleans away dirt rust grease or other surface impurities which would deter adhesion qualities of the coating material.
• Select prepare and apply coatings to surface using brush rollers or various types of spray equipment.
• Perform other task such as sign painting engraving and installation. Work includes the use of computer-controlled software and automated engraving machines.
• Perform lead paint abatement that requires a professional certification.

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Undergo a tax compliance review.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes hard hats hearing protection gloves masks etc.
• Weekend work and overtime if applicable will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.

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2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Physical Requirements:
Job requires extensive walking standing crawling bending kneeling climbing and lifting. Incumbent must have the ability to work from scaffolds ladders platforms and in cramped positions and confined spaces.
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You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

If you do not meet any of the categories listed above you may wish to apply under announcement 26-BEP--P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period eligibility and how to apply.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

This position requires a 4-year apprenticeship in painting OR 4 years of practical experience in the trade working with journeyman painters. Training must be sufficient in content and progressive acquirement of trade skills to be the substantial equivalent of a completed apprenticeship. Applicants must provide proof of completion of a 4-year apprenticeship or have 4 years of documented experience working with journeyman painters. Applicants qualifying with 4 years of experience must provide references at time of interview to verify journeyman status.

You must also meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.

To meet the screen-out element applicants must have:
I have the ability to perform common Painter duties. I can paint decorate and refinish interior and exterior surfaces that may require a protective or decorative coating. I can evaluate surface conditions and select a preparation technique consistent with the type and condition the coating material to be applied and the exposure and expected condition of use. I can perform such tasks without more than normal supervision.

In addition you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
Dexterity and Safety