Carpentry Worker.

About the role

This is an Installation Career Field position performing carpentry work related to construction and maintenance of wooden range equipment, training areas, and bivouac areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work such as construction and maintenance of all wooden range-related equipment.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools typical of the carpentry trade.
• Plan and lay out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints, and knowledge of construction or repair.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs of range areas, training areas, and bivouac areas.
• Inspect and perform organizational-level maintenance on gas-powered equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Pre-employment and annual physical examinations are required.
• This position is designated as inclement weather essential; you must report for duty or remain at work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the following employment authority categories are eligible to apply:

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Carpentry Worker without more than normal supervision. Perform common Carpentry Worker duties such as utilizing carpentry tools to perform carpentry repairs to buildings, structures, and equipment.

• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Physical Effort & Working Conditions

• Work involves considerable bending, stretching, and working in cramped spaces.
• Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Work is performed both in an inside shop and outside on the ranges, exposed to prevailing weather conditions (hot & humid, cold & damp).
• Subject to injury from working with hand and power tools; possibility of electrical shock when working with electrical systems.

Additional Information

• This position may be filled as a Term Appointment not to exceed (NTE) 6 years, with possible extensions up to 8 years (or beyond with DoD approval).
• Current permanent Federal employees applying for a Term appointment will have no statutory return rights to a permanent position.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a 1-year trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized with a signed service agreement.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized with a signed service agreement.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.