| Department: | Department of Veteran Affairs |
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| Agency: | Department of Veterans Affairs - Agency Wide |
| Job Announcement Number: | BI-13-834956-KJH |
| Salary Range: | 23.14 - 27.00 $ /hour |
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| Open Period: | Sunday, December 01, 2013 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013 |
| Series & Grade: | WG-3603-10/10 |
| Position Information: | Full TimePermanent |
| Duty Locations: | 1 vacancy - Battle Creek, MI United States |
| Who May Be Considered: | Current Permanent Employees of VAMC Battle Creek & it's surrounding CBOC's, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, VEOA, ICTAP/CTAP, Schedule A eligibles). |
Job Summary:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 834956
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall
have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving
and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you
like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to
Veterans?
As
a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings
in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of
opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is
it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care
system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to
Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA
professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to
balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a
variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
Special Employment
Consideration: VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR
213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment
of persons with disabilities [i.e.,
intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric
disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected
disability of 30% or more.
Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how
to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement
Coordinator.
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Key Requirements:
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DUTIES
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Battle Creek, MI United States
This is
a permanent, full time, position located in the Structural Maintenance
Section in Facilities Management Service. The Mason maintains, repairs,
alters and constructs exterior and interior surfaces of structures.
This is done by using a wide variety of building products. Work is done
form oral instructions, blueprint, work order or rough sketch. Work is
planned, laid out, proper tools and material selected and used. Work
is accomplished in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted
trade practices. The Mason lays common and face brick, firebrick,
cinder and cement block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural
stone. The incumbent exercises skill in constructing and repairing
walls, walks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers and all other
types of masonry structures.
The
Mason possesses a thorough knowledge of the masonry trade in planning
work and determining methods and techniques that are to be utilized. Is
highly skilled in cutting and shaping all kinds of masonry products as
well as repairing all types of penetrations through and corners on all
types of masonry products. In addition to laying brick and block in
straight horizontal rows, the Mason must also be able to perform a
variety of more complex work, such as circular masonry structures.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule may change to meet the needs of the
Veterans and the Medical Center. Call-back emergency and overtime are
regular requirements of this position. Work may include assignment to
second, third, or rotating shifts.Position Description Title/PD#: #7585-0 Mason, WG-3603-10
Full position description is available by contacting kelly.hoig@va.gov
Full performance level of this position is WG-10.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Qualifications Required:
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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c ).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy
lifting, 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, strait
pulling up to an hour, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both
hand required, walking and standing for up to 6 hours, crawling and
kneeling for up to 1 hour, repeated bending, climbing, use of legs and
arms, both legs required, operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor
vehicle, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously, near vision correctable to 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to
4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other,
hearing (aid permitted), must be mental and emotional stable.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: The
incumbent is continually standing, walking, bending, and climbing to
accomplish the assigned work. Frequent heavy lifting is required.
Occasionally, up to 100 pounds of building material may be lifted.
Effort is also exerted in setting up and using scaffolds, ladders, and
other items.
WORKING CONDITIONS: You will
be working outside and inside, around dust, silica, asbestos, etc.,
fumes, smoke, or gases, solvents (degreasing agents) grease and oils,
electrical, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working on ladders
or scaffolding, work closely with others or alone.
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
questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability to do the job of a Mason without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS:
Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the
screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job
elements:
- Ability to do the job of a Mason without more than normal supervision. (Screen out)
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of materials.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CAN NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
There is no specific education requirements for this position.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your
résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow
all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating
or consideration for employment.
BENEFITS AND OTHER INFO
Benefits:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered:Other Information:
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP) provide
eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be
qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found
well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans
preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and
CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=d5e0f29c-fcc1-4ee2-a9f1-67ef78c0dfe4&pid=7d7c7585-dee6-4689-ab76-d4b316b62bfb&result=1
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Agency Contact Info:
| Kelly J. Hoig
Phone: (269)223-5245 Email: KELLY.HOIG@VA.GOV | Agency Information: Department of Veterans Affairs - Agency Wide Department of Veterans Affairs 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037-7314 |
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