Painter

This position functions as a Painter in the Maintenance and Operations Section of Engineering Service at the Marion, IL VA Health Care System.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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.

Knowledge to make independent judgment in determining work sequence, selection, and use of trade tools, and the techniques applied may provide technical assistance to other trades. Knowledge of mixing and selecting paint to comply with color match, texture, and decorative scheme throughout the Medical Center. Knowledge of coating materials, methods, devices, and proper techniques to get a variety of finish results on various surfaces.

Knowledge of installation of drywall, patching holes, and preparing surface to achieve a smooth wall surface. Knowledge of the building trade practice to identify, repair, or replace worn or damaged material, modify, and lay out new work. Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals, drawings, and blueprints. Must be able to measure and lay out new work. Must have skills to insure proper use of power tools, such as radial, table, miter, and circular power saws, and hand saws, power planes, power sanders, and electric drills.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online 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:

• Construction, Structure
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

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.