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Position Title
Machinist Apprentice
Agency
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Announcement Number
NEAJ194207174049HD Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 8, 2019 to Friday, April 12, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit 0 characters)
1. Required to sign a continued Service Agreement to continue employment within the Department of Defense (DoD) for 3 years following the completion of the apprenticeship. Are you willing to sign a continued Service Agreement to continue employment within the Department of Defense (DoD) for 3 years following the completion of the apprenticeship?
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2. Selectees will be required to sign a Watervliet Arsenal Apprentice Program Agreement indicating the terms and conditions of employment and training. Are you willing to sign a Watervliet Arsenal Apprentice Program Agreement?
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3. Persons who have reached the journeyman level in the Machinist trade or have completed a 4-year formal apprenticeship program are not eligible. Have you reached the journeyman level in the Machinist trade or have completed a 4-year formal apprenticeship program?
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4. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required? (limit characters)
5. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. Are you willing to work overtime as required by management to meet work requirements?
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6. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Are you willing to use employer-provided PPE as required?
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7. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
8. Selectees must meet the basic educational requirements (General Educational Development (GED) diploma accepted or higher education) by November 2018 to be enrolled in an established degree program that will be taught at a local college or training institution. Will you meet the basic educational requirements (General Educational Development (GED) diploma accepted or higher education) by November 2018? (limit characters)
9. Attendance for the academic courses will be off post, on the apprentice's own time, without compensation. Apprentice is responsible for his/her own transportation. Are you willing to provide your own transportation? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in a Machinist Apprentice position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
 
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1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Machinist Apprentice in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)