HELPER/WORKER (VARIOUS TRADES)

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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. 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 PHNS is hiring for the following trades: 1. Shop 11 Shipfitter Lays out, fabricates, installs, removes, and repairs structural parts on ships and support equipment in accordance with blueprints. 2. Shop 17 Sheet Metal Mechanic Manufactures, installs, repairs, and modifies complex ventilation systems, furniture, light gage bulkheads, lockers, and doors on submarines, surface craft, and in shop. 3. Shop 26 Welder Joins and cuts industrial and marine metals using complex welding and thermal cutting processes during the overhaul, repair, and modernization of submarines and surface craft. 4. Shop 31 Machinist Manufacture/refurbish ship parts/components using machinery such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, drilling presses, and computer numerical controlled machines. 5. Shop 31 Rubber Worker Assist in the Manufacturing of various rubber products to sup