Roofer

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Qualifications:

To qualify for a Roofer, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Roofer without more than normal supervision: Perform the common tasks of the job such as performing common roofing repairs and replacement, preventive maintenance inspections and repairs and basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting assignments.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort: Roofers are frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds) while carrying rolls of roofing felt, shingles, and asphalt. They are continually walking and standing and frequently climbs ladders and scaffolds.

Working Conditions: Roofers work outside in all kinds of weather. They are subject to danger of falling when working on roofs and from scaffolds and ladders. They are exposed to possibility of burns from hot asphalt, as well as cuts and bruises. Working with asphalt results in exposure to unusually dirty conditions that are damaging to clothing and shoes.