Welder; Shipfitting

Duties

You will serve as a Welder (Shipfitting) and be responsible for welding tasks in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, with a specialty in pipe welding and small ship‑fitting tasks. You will use best practices for construction and hull repair to accomplish all Structural Shop operations and Yard objectives.

• Welding tasks in the 6G position using SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW equipment.
• Performing high‑skill welds that must pass strict radiographic examination for piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Welding various ship components—shell, framing, inner bottoms, tanks, boilers, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, masts, stacks, ventilation, and similar parts—plus air‑arc cutting and back gouging.
• Welding pre‑fabricated sub‑assemblies, buoys, davits, and pressure vessel tanks.
• Repairing shafting, rudder stocks, stern tubes, intakes, manifolds, and other shipyard parts.
• Welding all types of metals and alloys, from 28 gauge to 3 in.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

• Do NOT include the following in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN), Date of Birth (DOB), photographs, or personal information such as age, gender, or religious affiliation.
• Key Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must undergo and pass a background investigation; public‑trust clearance required.
• Position is Bargaining Unit.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment medical exam required.
• Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

If you are a current or former political appointee, OPM must authorize any employment offer and you must disclose this information to Human Resources.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility is determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

National Service experience (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) is considered valuable and will receive credit.

This position has no positive education requirement. If including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by recognized accrediting institutions.

Fair Chance Act: The Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer; certain positions are exempt. Complaints may be submitted to Oksana.

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Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities and disabled veterans (30 % service‑connected) may qualify for non‑competitive appointment. Eligibility documentation is required.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Eligibility requires
1) preference‑eligible veteran status, or
2) separation after at least three years of continuous honorable service. Supporting documents are required.

DHS offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan;
Flexible Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; and additional benefits such as flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers. Disabled veteran leave is available to qualifying veterans.

Applicants must submit a resume of no more than two pages. Do not include SSN, DOB, photographs, or personal information. Required documents include a copy of the most recent SF‑50 (if applicable), veterans’ preference documentation, and any other documents required by the announcement. Submit all supporting documentation to be retained for verification.

Submit your application through the agency’s portal. Ensure all documents are legible and complete before submitting.