About the Position: Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or detail NTE 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions or details may be extended up to a maximum of five years and may be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

Utilize specialized tools and sandblasting equipment. Make adjustments and preventive maintenance repairs to sandblasting equipment. Set controls and regulate amount of abrasive material flowing through sandblasting nozzle. Apply operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain sandblasting equipment. Determine gauge of air pressure, mounts, and mixtures of abrasive compounds for stubborn contaminants and heavy corrosion. Identify the composition (metal/non-metal) of item to select appropriate blasting techniques to optimize dwell time required to complete blasting assignments.

Requirements

• Incumbent must obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance
• Incumbent must pass pre-employment and annual physicals.
• Business travel requirement up to 50%.
• Shift work and overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Sandblaster without more than normal supervision. Perform common Sandblaster tasks including cleaning metal parts of various equipment; preparing for blasting by masking or covering; and setting controls and regulating the amount of abrasive material flows through a sandblasting nozzle. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Operation of Equipment and MachineryTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments involve prolonged standing, stooping, and bending, with some walking. Lifts, carries, and sets up equipment and components weighing up to 75 lbs. Controls blasting hose with nozzles subject to high pressure, i.e. up to 100 psi. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside booth which may be extremely hot during summer months. Is exposed to noise, dust, and flying abrasive material. Must wear protective suit (supplied with air while being used) at all times. Be on the alert for malfunctions to sandblast and safety equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GN-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk