Fabric Worker (Tailoring).

Custom tailor for the U.S. Army Cadet Command, producing and altering full-dress coats, long overcoats, parkas, and other precision-fitted garments.

Responsibilities

• Construct and fit garments requiring close, accurate body measurements.
• Read and interpret garment markings for alterations or repairs.
• Repair garments by ripping out old stitching, cutting new material, lining, stiffening, hand and machine sewing, pressing, shaping, and marking for decorations.
• Operate industrial sewing equipment to produce clothing and uniforms.
• Work with a wide variety of fabrics and materials.

Requirements

• Appointment subject to a Tier 1 background investigation and suitability determination.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual exams thereafter.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• One-year probationary period with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants include:

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employees (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan participants
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles
• Military Spouses under Executive Order 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) employees
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer candidates
• People with Disabilities (Schedule A)
• Priority Placement Program candidates (DoD Military Reserve, National Guard, Military Spouse Preference, Retained Grade, Disability Retirement)
• Reinstatement eligibles
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) and Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) candidates

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer roles, and training through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).

Screen-out element: Ability to perform tailoring work without more than normal supervision, including:

• Modifying and repairing standard garments of moderate complexity.
• Altering or repairing coats, jackets, and other tailored items requiring precise shaping and finishing.
• Working with diverse fabrics and materials.

Additional job elements evaluated:

• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Measurement and layout skills.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).

Physical Effort

• Stand at work tables to measure, mark, and trim materials.
• Sit for extended periods while operating sewing machines or hand sewing.
• Use arms, hands, and fingers for positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears.
• Handle heavy and bulky garments.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds unassisted; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Use a hand iron weighing approximately 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated.
• Exposure to minor injuries from sharp tools, allergies from dyes/dust/lint, and noise from sewing machines.
• Conditions in the pressing room may include additional environmental factors.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status.