Painter

This position is located in the Facilities Management staff at the National Gallery of Art. The incumbent functions as a Painter who employs skilled techniques in the preparation of a variety of surfaces and in the application of coating materials to obtain a desired result.

Duties for this position include:

• Paints both interior and exterior surfaces such as offices corridors stairwells floors hallways cabinets bookcases walls windows gutters and cornices. Surfaces may be wood metal glass fiber concrete or plastic and may require one or more of a variety of coating materials such as paint shellac varnish enamel lacquer stain bonding agents pre-coating material epoxy resin or other special application.
• Prepares surfaces for new coating materials and removes the old finish if neccessary by sanding scraping brushing or by using steel wool paint remover or burning. Builds up shapes and levels surface with plastics patching compounds synthetic resins and by applying pre-coating agents such as alkali compounds.
• Prepares coating materials by tinting toning matching blending and mixing various additives to achieve the desired colors/tones/shades. Applies the coating material using accepted trade practices and techniques and ensures that the finish meets the desired requirements for match texture thickness and decoration.

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Technical Practices
• Knowledge of Materials

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidates honesty integrity general character and loyalty to the U.S. Government. Such investigations will be conducted under the security requirements of the hiring agency.

Specialized Experience Statement:Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the WG-08 level in the Federal service or private sector.

Experience in performing a full range of journeyman-level painting and finishing work on interior and exterior surfaces including walls ceilings floors equipment and structural components;

Experience in preparing surfaces by cleaning sanding scraping patching caulking and applying primers and sealers to ensure proper adhesion and durability;

Experience operating and maintaining painting tools and equipment; AND

Experience following all applicable safety procedures including proper handling storage and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g. led-based paint solvents and coatings).

OPM Qualifications Standard: Federal Wage System Qualifications

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.