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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide all necessary repairs and fabrications to parachutes and other related airdrop equipment. The incumbent inspects, fabricates, assembles, modifies and repairs articles associated with cargo parachutes and other airdrop equipment. Also, disassembles, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, examines, inspects, fits, modifies Responsibilities - Modifies, repairs, and makes replacement parts for standard-type articles such as parachutes, aerial delivery items, and other items of moderate complexity utilizing various sewing machines and other entities. - Lays out patterns with a number of pieces that must be matched; cuts out parts from single or Multiple layers of material; and makes adjustments to assembled articles to assure desired fit. - Operates, cleans and performs operator maintenance on lightweight, medium, and heavy-duty sewingmachines. -Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3100 Fabric and Leather Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a FABRIC WORKER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a variety of materials including most regularly used fabrics and materials such as wool, nylon, canvas, webbing, leather, vinyl, fiberglass, rubberized cloth, various threads, tapes, lines, and hardware. 2. Knowledge of arithmetic and fractions to calculate pattern measurements (e.g., cover measurements plus allowances for seams and pleats). 3. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. 4. Skill to lay out patterns with a number of pieces that must be matched; cut out parts from single or multiple layers of material; make adjustments to assembled articles to assure desired fit; determine necessary alterations; and make extensive alterations and repairs. 5. Ability to interpret patterns, drawings, and easily understood blueprints; determine the amount of fabric needed from patterns or samples, or by following dimensions in instructions and allowing for shrinkage and stitching; take measurements from parts where necessary and make simple patterns; and use a variety of measuring devices such as flexible measuring tapes, straight or curved rulers, protractors, compasses, dividers, squares, patterns, and templates, to take measurements and lay out dimensions. 6. Ability to operate, clean and perform operator maintenance on lightweight, medium, and heavy-duty sewing machines; and use such tools and equipment as wire brushes, drills, soldering irons, mallets, die sets, fabric cutters, and fabric welding machines. Physical Effort: Requires standing at worktables to measure, mark, and cut out materials; and sitting for long periods of time while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. Considerable stooping, bending, and kneeling, and continually uses arms, hands, and fingers in pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears and electric knives is required. May occasionally work in cramped areas, on ladders and scaffolds, and overhead. Frequently lifts, drags and/or carries items that weigh 30 to 75 pounds, and occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, scratches, and other minor injuries or irritation from handling sharp tools and materials treated with special finishes. Dust and lint from fabrics and fumes and odors from glues, preservatives, and cleaners are sometimes present. Subject to noise from sewing machines. May work on ladders and scaffolds when hanging or installing completed items. Occasionally works outside. May be required to wear protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, respirators, and machine guards. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.