Description:
You will serve as a WAGE TRAINEE APPRENTICE in the Production Resources Department of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF San Diego Detachment at NAS North Island, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard San Diego Detachment at Naval Base Point Loma, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, or Fleet Readiness Center Southwest at NAS North Island. This announcement is established to fill vacancies for the Southwest Regional Apprentice Program located in SAN DIEGO, CA.Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
Requirements:
PLEASE NOTE: You will be applying for the Apprentice program and not a specific trade or organization. The Southwest Regional Apprentice Program management reserves the right to place you in a specific trade at any of the partner organizations.The Southwest Regional Apprentice Program will be filling positions within the following series:
2805 - Electrician Apprentice
2604 - Electronics Mechanic Apprentice
3414 - Machinist Apprentice
3703 - Welder Apprentice
4204 - Pipefitter Apprentice
5210 - Rigger Apprentice
5334 - Marine Machinery Mechanic Apprentice
5350 - Production Machinery Mechanic Apprentice
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: Aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice such as: Experience, training or working in a vocational or trade related field or willingness and ability to learn a trade.
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: Aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice such as: Experience, training or working in a vocational or trade related field or willingness and ability to learn a trade.
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ACCUPLACER TEST. Testing is currently scheduled for June 3, 2024 through June 7, 2024 in SAN DIEGO, CA. T o be considered you must complete this no-fee exam with a passing score.
Please note - dates are subject to change.
REGISTRATION FOR THE TEST WILL BE ONLINE. Travel to/from San Diego, CA must be arranged by the applicant and at the applicant's expense. Applicants will be notified about the test via email, with invitations sent from Eventbrite, an on-line scheduling service. Applicants who fail to register, fail to appear, or fail to complete the test will be removed from further consideration under this recruitment.
There are limited amount of testing spots available for testing candidates. Appointments will be granted on first come/first served basis to those applicants who register for testing. All applicants who successfully complete the application process for these positions will be notified of the process for exam registration after the closing date indicated on the announcement.
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=Overview
Selectee will be required to sign a Continued Service Agreement obligating them to 31 months of service from completion of program academics IAW SECNAVINST 124102.25B and local policy. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in the apprentice reimbursing their employing organization for tuition costs.
Mar 6, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov