Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers. (CCAD) is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance. Responsibilities Review final product welds that are free from cracks, slag or other defects to meet inspection. Assign subordinates to utilize templates, gigs and other guides to properly modify and fabricate metal items. Determine multiple arc welding methods to utilize in order to complete penetration and fusion of base and filler metals. Review the effect and reaction different types of welding processes and techniques have on various types of metals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Welder Supervisor without more than normal supervision. - The ability to perform common Welder Supervisor tasks. These duties or tasks include: Determining training needs and making provision for the accomplishment of training of employees. Coordinate work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Control all property for the unit supervised, serving as the hand receipt holder. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Metals Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort-Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling, frequently handling, objects weighing up to35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment, in setting up work and equipment and in completing assignments. Working Conditions- Work is done indoors, in areas of a shop having adequate lighting, ventilation and safety control. Involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, that glare of torches and heated materials. There is some discomfort when wearing protective clothing, gloves, and flash shield or eye goggles required to minimize the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, and chance of cuts when working with sharp edges on parts and components under repair. Working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the position. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.