Carpenter

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07 / 08 / 2024.

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 : Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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. Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements : The carpenter works at benches or on job sites while materials are on supports. This requires considerable standing, stooping and or bending.

He / she also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require working overhead or in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.

Arm movement is considerable, when on job site repairs are to be made using hand operated tools. The carpenter occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh up to 90 pounds.

Working Conditions : The carpenter will work inside a shop where the worker is subject to cuts for hand or powered tools and danger from flying splinters and chips.

Shop work is also unpleasant due to the presence of sawdust in the air. Frequently the carpenter may work outside in all kinds of weather.

Occasionally he / she required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.