- All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
- All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
- May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Provide Production Support Services, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: completed training or formal education in performing these tasks but have not yet performed them on the job. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: (screen-out) Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc).
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-12999191. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Physical Requirements:
Sits frequently (up to 70% of the time) Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time) Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Carries bilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Pushes pulls up to 5 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Pushes pulls up to 10 lbs of force seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Pushes pulls greater than 10 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Climbs stairs seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Climbs ladders occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Works at heights balances occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Twists at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time) Crouches squats occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Kneels occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Reaches above shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Repetitive arm motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Power grasps frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Pinch grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Fine finger manipulation occurs frequently (up to 70% of the time) Required to talk constantly (greater than 70% of the time)
Ability to hear required constantly (greater than 70% of the time) Ability to see required constantly (greater than 70% of the time) Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of the time) Subject to temperature range that occurs in this indoor work area.
Key Requirements:
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
- Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal employment by clicking on the benefits link below.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
(screen-out) Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc).
Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, Superior (highest quality category) highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job, Good (middle quality category) has a solid and comprehensive understanding. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, and Acceptable (minimally qualified category) an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job. Depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
Optional Essay Questions:
Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
When U.S. Mint completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans' preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans' preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
- A list of awards received (if applicable). DO NOT send copies of awards.
- A copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal.
