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Qualifications
Physical Requirements: The Journey level Painter prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where the surfaces to be coated are cramped and may be hard to reach
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Pre Employment Physical Required
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
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
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Benefits
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Responsibilities
Reads and applies directions that relate to mixtures
Maintains proper records of time and material expended
Keeps materials orderly, safely secure, disposed properly per OSHA and MSDS standards
Applies coating techniques to ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirement
Ensures that the coating finish meetings match, texture, decorative, thickness and level requirements
Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices
Determines methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required
Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives
Applies basic shop mathematics to plan, measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications
Applies a general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes and woodworking techniques
Measures, cuts, bends pipe and tile for repairs
Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents
Measures, cuts, constructs and installs, repairs and modifies wood, composite and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits to produce a serviceable product
Applies standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolding
Hookup equipment to installed plumbing systems and replace pipe and tile
Other duties as assigned
The incumbent will be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
The incumbent may be required to lift carry and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over
Dexterity and Safety
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
Materials
Practices in Construction, Structure
Technical Practices
Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Without more than normal supervision
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students
Job description
Summary

This position is located in the Engineering Maintenance Department of the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System, Amarillo TX. The primary purpose of this position is to work as a journey level Painter or in a Maintenance Mechanic position which includes Painting work.

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Duties

Major Duties:
• Reads and applies directions that relate to mixtures.
• Maintains proper records of time and material expended.
• Keeps materials orderly, safely secure, disposed properly per OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Applies coating techniques to ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirement.
• Ensures that the coating finish meetings match, texture, decorative, thickness and level requirements.
• Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices.
• Determines methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required.
• Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives.
• Applies basic shop mathematics to plan, measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications.
• Applies a general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes and woodworking techniques.
• Measures, cuts, bends pipe and tile for repairs.
• Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents.
• Measures, cuts, constructs and installs, repairs and modifies wood, composite and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits to produce a serviceable product.
• Applies standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolding.
• Hookup equipment to installed plumbing systems and replace pipe and tile.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 12:00pm-8:00pm Monday-Friday

Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD02018A

Physical Requirements: The Journey level Painter prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where the surfaces to be coated are cramped and may be hard to reach. The incumbent will be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may be required to lift carry and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Pre Employment Physical Required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

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 Job Elements:
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Practices in Construction, Structure
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

No education substitution.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West

Amarillo, TX 79106

US