Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform preliminary and final finishing by rubbing with abrasive stone, applying coat of cement mortar, applying cement mixture to walls to waterproof, etc. You will repair, rebuild, or construct a variety of brick, block, and stone structures and surfaces. You will lay common and face brick and firebrick in headwalls, circular planters, manholes, columns, walls, chimneys, fireplace hearths, etc. You will mix and spread mortar, lay bricks or blocks in straight horizontal rows and in circular and tapered course, and finishes joints. You will repair, alter, and construct a variety of cement and concrete surfaces and structures, including headwalls partitions, foundations, steps, floors, walks, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Ability to do the work of a MASONRY WORKER without more than normal supervision performing common tasks including: 1) Repairing, rebuilding and constructing brick, block and stone structures and surfaces such as partitions, walls, walkways and fireplaces; 2) Repairing, altering and constructing cement and concrete surfaces and structures such as foundations, steps, floors and walks; 3) Mixing mortar to the desired consistency by using the proper proportions of sand, lime cement and water; 4) Using a trowel in spreading mortar and finishing joints; and 5) Using tools such as gauge lines, spirit levels and plumb bobs to obtain straight courses. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp 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 position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Several vacancies may be filled. A 40 hour work week is typical of this position. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent climbs ladders to heights of 15 feet and works on scaffolds when working on masonry structures. bends, stoops, reaches, crawls, twists, pushes, squats, kneels and stands for long periods of time. Continuous arm and wrist movement required for long periods of time. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both indoors and outdoors in areas which may be dirty, dusty, and greasy and in all kinds of weather. Subject to falls, cuts, bruises, possibility of broken bones, electrical shock, burns injury from improper lifting, and illness from exposure to weather. Shops maybe noisy. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize eliminate/hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. Maybe assigned a truck stocked with controlled inventory and consumable materials. 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. 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.