Wood Worker.

About the Role

This position involves planning, constructing, and repairing a variety of supply, shipping, and storage containers and similar items. The role includes building and constructing odd-shaped items based on complex construction plans and rough sketches, used for shipping, storage, supply, and bracing.

Responsibilities

• Select containers, protective devices, cushioning materials, methods, and techniques needed for packing a variety of tools, parts, equipment, and other items.
• Custom pack items that cannot fit into containers of standard size.
• Operate a variety of power tools.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Non-Sensitive security requirements.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws, including hazardous materials handling certifications.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element will be eliminated from further competition.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Physical Effort

• Uses power tools and manual tools while performing repetitive, tiring work for long periods of time.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and arm movement is required.
• Works in cramped or awkward positions.
• Continuous lifting, carrying, and using tools and materials that weigh up to 60 pounds; occasionally heavier weights are lifted and moved with assistance from others or lifting devices.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a shop or other enclosed areas which may be drafty, damp, or overheated.
• Occasionally works outside in various weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to sawdust and other nose and lung irritants.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises from power saws, hammers, etc.
• Subject to possible cuts from flying wooden particles, nails, fasteners, etc.
• May be required to wear protective eyeglasses, ear devices, or gloves.
• Required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area, including eye, respiratory, foot protection, and protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, etc.).
• Required to wear approved hearing protective devices and undergo audiometric tests when working near or around noise, hazardous areas, machinery, or equipment.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Additional Information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.
• The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test.
• The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
• Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.