Painter Leader

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC, seeks a Painter Work Leader to supervise journeyman painters and perform a full range of painting tasks in the General Support Shop. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic and participates in safety and quality control to ensure durable finishes.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate leadership, ability to interpret instructions, and experience with construction and materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead or supervise a team of painters.
• Experience interpreting instructions and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction and structural work related to painting.
• Dexterity and a strong emphasis on safety in painting operations.
• skill in using and maintaining painting tools and equipment.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Ability to supervise

Interpret instructions

Construction, structure

Dexterity and safety

Use and maintain tools

Job description

The incumbent, will be assigned as a painter work leader at Dorn VA Medical Center works in the General Support Shop. Supervisory Controls: Incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Second level supervision is performed by the Maintenance Control Manager. This position performs a full range of journeyman painter duties as outlined in the Major Duties section.

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:

• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Construction, Structure
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.