PAINTER

You will serve as a PAINTER in the Preservation Shop (Code 970), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISON Experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of and experience with principles, techniques, and practices of surface preparation and critical coating application. Experience performing accepted surface preparation, coating methods, and techniques such as mixing and application of modem exotic paints and coatings. Experience demonstrating skills to blast and produce a surface profile ready for coating. Experience applying knowledge of all accepted surface preparation, coating methods, and techniques such as mixing and application of modern exotic paints and coatings. Experience coating materials and matching tint and tone have required skill to apply paints at required mil thicknesses. Experience understanding trade terms and knowing trade measurements of critical coatings. Experience reading, interpreting, and correctly following complex instructions, drawing, specifications, engineering standard, and manufactures' requirements. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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 troubleshoot to prevent loss of product with short duration curing times. You will use pumps and spray equipment such as conventional, airless, air assisted airless, high volume low pressure, electrostatic, electrostatic powder, and plasma powder application. You will read, interpret and correctly follow complex written instructions, drawings, specifications, engineering standards, and manufactures' requirements. You will plan, organize, coordinate and implement numerous quality-related issues and elements as they relate to the requirements and documentation of critical coated areas. You will blast and produce a surface profile ready for coating and build up, fair, shape and level using a variety of knifing and troweling compounds. Security clearance required: Secret