Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the STRL Mission Support direct hire authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform all types of general machinist work involving machine tool operation assembly, installation, and bench work required in the fabrication and repair of mechanical parts and assemblies during prototype and engineering development phase. You will program and operate numerical control (NC) and computer-numerical control machine tools (CNC). You will effectively plan the methods and proper sequence of operations to follow in fabricating the required parts. You will commonly work to tolerances of .001 inch and occasionally work to tolerances of .0005 inch. You will use precision measuring instruments such as: micrometers, dial indicators, precision gauge blocks, vernier calipers and height gages, and special tolerance gauges in setting up the checking parts or assemblies being manufactured. Performs general bench work such as: chipping, filing, grinding, tapping, reaming, scraping, lapping, and polishing as required in the fitting and assembling of parts into completed assemblies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 meet the screen-out element will be found ineligible. The Screen-Out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: Able to run machines/grinds metals including metal alloys and non-metallic parts. Program and load existing numerical control programs into machines and does set-ups including securing work piece in chuck, faceplate, and mill table. Perform the more difficult work under minimal guidance of a senior machinist or supervisor. The individual checks his/her own work using tools common to the machinist trade including micrometers, indicators, and Vernier's. Mastery of established operating procedures, safety regulations, and practices is expected. 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=WG-3400 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. Education Additional Information Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.