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Summary All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered. Responsibilities As a Painter, you will: From shop orders and verbal or written instructions, determines work procedure, tools, and equipment to be used, and in most cases, the type of materials necessary for the assigned jobs. Paint electrical equipment, structural steel, wood, metal parts, vehicular equipment, interiors and exteriors of buildings, and other structures. Prepare surfaces by hand sanding, sand blasting, steam cleaning, and scraping, filling and puttying as necessary. Blend colors and mixes paint and other surfacing materials. Applies appropriate coats and finishes. Operate standard painting equipment such as air and airless spray equipment, steam cleaning, and sandblasting equipment. Must be familiar with and display proficiency in the operation of all equipment including making necessary adjustments and performing maintenance. Cut and installs glass. Tape and finish sheetrock. Operate small power tools (e.g., grinders, sanders). May be required to move items preparatory to painting and replace after painting. Clean up equipment and make proper disposal of waste materials. Perform miscellaneous duties related to the Painter craft. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).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 the 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 factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision to accomplish works and trades such as to prepare and paint all types of substrates using Conventional and Airless spray equipment to include the use of brushes, and rollers in a High voltage electrical yards and Control houses with sensitive equipment, and commercial and heavy industrial environments. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Practices in Construction, Structure If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Outside work is usually performed during good weather but outside jobs must be occasionally performed during inclement weather, especially on switchyard installations. Hazards include: working around energized, high voltage electrical equipment; machinery with moving parts; climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and steel structures; and exposure to fumes, smoke or gases, solvents, and dust. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn in accordance with OSHA standards when hazardous substances are being handled (solvent fumes, etc.). The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., asbestos, acids, solvents, thinners, lacquers, PCB's, lead, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be system wide, or under time restraints. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends. May work at heights over 100 feet. Occasionally will have to work from swing staging or manlifts. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.