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Painting Worker (T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time painting worker job with the Army National Guard Units at AL CSMS 2 in Cullman, Alabama. It is a Title 32 excepted service position, a federal job that also requires National Guard membership. Applicants must already be National Guard members or be eligible to join right away.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. National Guard membership is required; if you are not a member, you must be eligible for immediate membership in the Alabama Army National Guard at the grade listed.

What you would do

  • Prepare metal, wood and glass surfaces by removing rust, paint and loose particles.
  • Sand, scrape and smooth surfaces so coatings adhere and look even.
  • Mix and tint coating materials and follow written directions and specifications.
  • Apply primer, paint, enamel and other coatings with brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
  • Apply Chemical Agent Reactive Coating (CARC) materials and clean painting equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you qualify for WG-8?

With experience: You must show experience with surface preparation and coating methods, such as sanding, wire brushing, scraping, brushing, rolling and spraying. You must also show you can read and follow technical orders, specifications and publications. The announcement does not state how many years of experience are needed or a grade level for it.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Wage grade positions do not accept education in place of experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates with month and year, and duties performed
  • Write your experience in your own words; do not copy the announcement or position description
  • SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended but not required
  • Complete the online application and Occupational Questionnaire

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your resume and documents are compared with your questionnaire answers, and if you rate yourself higher than your package supports, your answers may be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Write your experience in your own words, since copying the announcement may lead to disqualification.
  • Make sure your resume shows hours worked per week and month-and-year dates for each job.
  • If you are not sure you are eligible for National Guard membership, call the Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 before applying.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, and overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized and must be approved before hiring. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • National Guard membership is required
  • Membership in a compatible grade in the Alabama Army National Guard before placement
  • Military rank must be between SGT and SFC
  • Must wear the military uniform
  • Drug test
  • Secret security clearance
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • May occasionally work outside normal hours; overtime may be required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$27.00 – $32.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-8 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Cullman, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Painting (4102)
Announcement
AL-13104290-AR-26-335

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