Plasterer

This position is located in the Facilities Management Paint Shop. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the plastered surfaces of all interior and exterior areas of all buildings of the National Gallery of Art campus.

Duties for this position include

• Mixing applying and finishing of plaster work on a variety of backgrounds such as metal wood drywall and masonry surfaces.
• Repairing spackling painting and sanding partitioning moldings panels and covers. Taping sanding and finishing drywall joints on walls and ceilings. Accurately replicates existing architectural moldings and reproduces historical moldings needed for installations.
• Performing the full range of plastering and drywall finishing functions in exhibit areas and galleries. When working around works of art incumbent must exercise caution constant attentiveness and care so that art is not damaged.
• Selecting chemicals painting products and equipment that will not have adverse effects on the art facility or personnel.
• Properly maintaining all tools and equipment related to the performance of the work.

• 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.

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 (theoretical precise artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

Minimum Qualification Screen-Out
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

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.

Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the WG-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; mixing applying and finishing of plaster work on a variety of backgrounds (i.e. metal wood drywall) masonry services taping/finishing joints when repairing wall board AND performing drywall work.

OPM Qualifications Standard:Federal Wage System Qualifications

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.One year at the WG-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the WG-10 level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.