Fort Belvoir- Trades Technician III

Title: Fort Belvoir- Trades Technician III

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,000-$60,000 + Sign on Bonus

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Ft Belvoir RC

Agency Website: www.dma.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide the Army National Guard with safe, high quality, cost effective,

and timely building and grounds maintenance. As well as assist the Regional Operational Maintenance Managers (ROMMs) in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of all associated buildings and grounds within the assigned region. This position would solely support the Fort Belvoir Readiness Center.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Military Affairs offers extensive benefits packages to include: Medical and Dental insurance, Retirement, Work-Life Balance, and extensive time off to include 14 paid holidays.

This position includes a sign-on bonus of $1500.00 that would be paid following the selected incumbents date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential capabilities which include the following:

• Interpersonal skills

• Memorization

• Attention to detail

• Ability to read, write and comprehend written direction

• Mathematical calculations

• Organization and Innovation

Ability to perform minor indoor and outdoor maintenance work which would include use of the following:

• Ability to work with contractor and guide them when needed

• Various ladders/lifts

• Various custodian and mowing equipment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely

Building maintenance experience required. Specifically in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry.

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to retain a 0 or above point balance with DMV.

Will obtain VA herbicide/pesticide certification within 12 months of hire.

Must be able to obtain a common access card (CAC) which requires an extensive background check

Additional Considerations

Trade certification and/or license. DPOR certification in journeyman masters

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

• Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment

• Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:

o Extensive criminal background check

o Pre-employment drug screening

o Employment reference checks

o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System

o Pre-employment physical examination

• The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

• We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

• AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

• The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Michelle Claiborne

Phone: For inquiries, please email

Email: michelle.d.claiborne.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.