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Summary You will serve as an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) in the Aircraft Department, Production Trades Branch at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRC Southeast Detachment, Oceana) in Virginia Beach, VA. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. Responsibilities You will require journeyman level experience in the Aircraft Sheet Metal trade and must be capable of performing all facets of the trade. You will require detailed knowledge and skill levels to analyze and pinpoint areas, operating principals and functions with a high degree of analytical ability. You will possess a good knowledge of the rework procedure, processing and workflow techniques. You will express one's self well, both orally and in writing with all levels of contact. You will interpret and retain information from complex blueprints, detailed specification and technical directives. You will establish new procedures and work methods with a minimum of supervision and train other examiners in the inspection of aircraft. 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 receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Examine and evaluate the condition of aircraft and their components and accessories; 2) Determine the depth of overhaul and repairs required for the particular aircraft and components; 3) Analyze and evaluate aircraft utilizing inspection criteria as set forth by specifications; 4) Assist in the implementation of new or revised work standards; 5) Participate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Project Execution, and the Program Office to resolve controversial issues in regards to depth of repair; 6) Determine the full extent of structural damage, plan, and lay out repairs and modifications; 7) Evaluate multi-trade discrepancies discovered during assembly or testing for further evaluation/correction during aircraft maintenance events; and 8) Initiate feedback information to Quality Assurance for use in the preparation of reports relating to critical discrepancies detected during processing. 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. Education Additional Information THIS APPOINTMENT IS TEMPORARY NTE 5 YEARS, MAY BE MADE PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.