Sheet Metal Mechanic

Major duties of this position include but are not limited to...

• Performs the most complex or unusually complicated aspects of sheet metal work such as designing constructing and installing unconventionally shaped ductwork curves bends transitions reducers etc.
• Develops patterns for items having numerous and irregular angles plans and curves and applies principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development
• Uses complicated shop mathematics to figure irregular cuts angles and pitch. Bends or forms items to a variety of angles or curves with varying pitch or circumference
• Works independently to develop plans arid templates to construct assemble and install irregular items and systems that have various combinations of features such as cornices canopies transition elbows and oblique truncated or frustum cones
• Uses complicated measuring instruments to evaluate structural damage to systems to replace damaged sheet metal or install new systems
• Works with many kinds of metals including stainless steel copper sheet magnesium honeycomb material and aluminum alloys
• Uses complex hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machines box and pan brakes shears Pittsburgh forming machine rotary machines with extra forming rolls welding equipment crimpers find beading machines
• Uses more complex fastening methods such as dovetail seams set-in bottom seams burred-bottom seams wired or lock scams and welded seams
• Uses hand or powered crimping burning turning and beading machines as well as soldering and welding equipment
• Accurately measures air flow determines duct sizes plans duct routes and makes alterations to a system without constricting its working integrity
• Reads blueprints and performs takeoffs for material ordering

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Sheet Metal Mechanic/PD12680A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/22/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use Hand Tools Power Tools etc. for Metal Work
• Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc.)
• Knowledge of Equipment Structure Materials etc. (Includes Constructing Repair and Forging)
• Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation)

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work requires frequently handling heavy materials and pans weighing in excess of 45 pounds. The work also requires pulling pushing reaching walking standing crawling kneeling bending climbing and overhead work for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside (heat cold under and outside of building). Installations inspections and repairs are made under dirty noisy and odorous producing conditions; frequently exposed to the danger of strains cuts bruises bums and infections.