MODEL MAKER

Naval Air Systems Command (DON); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command (DON) in China Lake, CA is seeking a Model Maker to support the Weapons and Energetics Division. The role involves collaborating with engineers to review concepts, determine fabrication methods, and coordinate multi-discipline workflows to produce prototype assemblies.

You will perform precision layout and quality checks using advanced metrology equipment. This is a full-time, permanent position at WG 14 with a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary design concepts with research engineers and evaluate manufacturing feasibility.
• Determine optimal fabrication methods and select materials to withstand extreme environments.
• Coordinate project workflows across trade disciplines to deliver multipart prototype hardware on schedule.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and bench-test complex developmental components to resolve issues.
• Perform precision layout and final quality inspection using metrology equipment to verify tolerances.

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Model Maker in the Applied Manufacturing Technology Division, Weapons and Energetics Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Location

China Lake, CA – 1 vacancy.

Telework Eligibility

Yes – This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

Remote Work

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Salary

$39.99 – $46.70 per hour

Pay Scale & Grade

WG 14

Promotion Potential

15

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment Type

Permanent

Occupations and Job Series

• 4714 Model Making

Supervisory Status

No

Federal Service Type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a Union

Yes – This is a bargaining unit position.

Drug Test

No

Security Clearance

Secret

Position Sensitivity and Risk

• Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
• Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
• Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement Number

ST-13100315-27-KFF

Control Number

890066200

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees of UIC 60530, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.

Duties

• You will consult with research engineers and scientists to review preliminary design concepts and evaluate the manufacturing feasibility of experimental weapons systems.
• You will determine optimal fabrication methods and select specialized materials (such as high-temperature alloys, ceramics, and composites) to withstand extreme thermal, pressure, and operational stress environments.
• You will coordinate project workflows across multiple trade disciplines (including precision machining, welding, sheet metal, and composites) to ensure multipart prototype hardware is delivered on schedule.
• You will fabricate, fit, assemble, and bench-test complex developmental components and one-of-a-kind experimental assemblies to resolve functional and mechanical issues.
• You will perform precision layout and final quality inspection using advanced metrology equipment (such as CMMs, optical comparators, and laser trackers) to verify strict compliance with critical aerospace tolerances.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

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. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Performing functions by independently planning, laying out, modifying, fabricating processes and procedures that require knowledge in more than a single trade; 2) Using a computer and computer graphics to accomplish work; 3) Programing and operating computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tools, and using computers for part programming and input or output of production control data; 4) Using CAD/CAM software to do CNC programming and 5) Overseeing a variety of projects including unique and one-of-a-kind prototype models. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: 1) Performing functions by independently planning, laying out, modifying, fabricating processes and procedures that require knowledge in more than a single trade; 2) Using a computer and computer graphics to accomplish work; 3) Programing and operating computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tools, and using computers for part programming and input or output of production control data; 4) Using CAD/CAM software to do CNC programming. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Performing functions by independently planning, laying out, modifying, fabricating processes and procedures that require knowledge in more than a single trade; 2) Using a computer and computer graphics to accomplish work; 3) Programing and operating computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tools, and using computers for part programming and input or output of production control data; I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

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

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Required Documents

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer’s name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans’ preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have multiple DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: Veterans’ Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans’ preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy Employment Information Center

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NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE

1 Administration Circle

China Lake, CA 93555-6100

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