Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Facilities Support Services Division. As a Painter, you will prepare surfaces using various preparation processes, mix and blend paints, stains, and other surface coating material, and use brushes, rollers and/or spray paints various structures and equipment, finishes wooden furniture, wall panels, cabinets, decorative trim, doors, and floors to provide a decorative as well as protective finish. Responsibilities As a Painter, you will: Paint, decorate, and refinish interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture and fixtures, presses, machinery or other structures and equipment as may require a protective and/or decorative coating. Evaluate condition of the surface to be covered and select a surface preparation technique consistent with the type and condition of surface, the coating material to be applied, and the exposure and expected condition of use. Select, prepare, and apply paint or other mixture to surfaces using brush, roller, or various types of spray equipment. Perform other tasks such as sign painting, which may include the use of plastic transfer letters or similar material, lettering and stenciling of crates, boxes, drums and other containers prior to shipment, installing traffic lines, color codes pipes, and other items for safety purposes, and replacing broken glass in windows, doors, partitions, and various types of equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires a 4-year apprenticeship in painting OR 4 years of practical experience working under journeyman painters. Training must be sufficient in content of trade skills to be equivalent of a completed apprenticeship. Applicants must provide proof of completion of a 4-year apprenticeship or have 4 years of documented experience working under journeyman painters. Applicants qualifying with 4 years of experience must provide references at time of interview to verify journeyman status. Physical Requirements: The job requires extensive walking, standing, crawling, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting. Incumbent must be able to work from scaffolds, ladders, and hanging scaffolds in cramped positions and in small spaces. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Be sure all experience is documented in your résumé by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your résumé in order for you to receive credit. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out) Practices in Construction, Structure Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Education Additional Information If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-BEP-449-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. A one-year probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.