Locksmith

Summary

As a Locksmith, you will repair, overhaul, modify, test, and install locking devices and their working interrelationship with monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other related items which make up a complete security or surveillance system. Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

• Modifies and reworks locking devices to accomplish special security objectives designed to work in conjunction with other components and equipment to form a complete security or surveillance system. Performs the full installation and repair cycle on commercially manufactured locking devices, as well as reworking of locks to improve or provide new structural or functional capabilities. Performs preventive maintenance on all security type containers such as safes, vaults, and combination file cabinets by detecting malfunctions of the locking mechanism and at the same time removing and replacing unserviceable locks, or restoring repairable locks to operating condition by disassembling, cleaning, and replacing worn, bent, or broken parts. Makes new keys from duplications, impressions, and key codes from a variety of key blanks. When a pattern is available, place the pattern inside the key cutting machine and trace a new key according to pattern. When key codes are available, use key combinations in duplicating keys. When neither pattern key nor code is available, removes cylinder and measures the length of pin tumblers and then manufactures new key by these dimensions or makes the key by impression method, inserting blank key in lock, obtaining impression from the pins, making file cuts and encodes by applying key gauge to the cuts made. If no blanks are available, use a duplicating machine with milling attachments to cut broaches or shoulders to tolerance. Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders. Reviews work order requirements to determine the work sequence and selection and use of trade tools and techniques to be applied.

Key requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The WG-10 salary range starts at $34.71 per hour. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision: performing locksmith work such as locking devices, hinges, door assemblies, door closers, and door operators and their parts in order to select substitute parts which would be suitable for use in repairing and fabricating devices to meet special security objectives. Skilled in servicing a wide variety of commonly used locks, and the functions they perform involve repairing, replacing or fabricating parts covered by manufacturer parts catalogs and specifications. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting