INSULATOR WORKER

You will serve as an INSULATING WORKER in the Production Resources Department of PSNS and IMF.

Major duties

• You will measure the dimensions of pipes, ducts, and other objects and cut, form, and install insulating materials on items with flat, square, or cylindrical surfaces and regular curves.
• You will fill cracks and smooth rough spots with cement and trowel, and apply fiberglass cloth or other fabric to cover the insulation, using cement, needle and twine or copper wire to complete the installation.
• You will use tools of the trade such as electric knife cutters, fittings, and flanges; sewing and stapling machines for making portable bags and canvas covers for cold surfaces; and saws, shears, knives, needles and sailmaker's palms.
• You will repair damaged or inadequate insulation materials.
• You will interpret and follow buleprints, plans, sketches, and other specifications related to the trade.

Qualifications

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. 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=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.