The Carpenter position works with the Carpentry Shop, in the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (MVAMC).

Duties

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Construction, alteration, repair or modification of items and structures such as framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior trim, staircases, trusses and beams, where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance are important. Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation. Measuring, cutting and constructing or repairing wood or wood substitute items such as scaffolds, staging parts, panels, bins, pallets, concrete forms, dry wall, sheathing and roof decking. Planning and layout work is difficult at this grade because instructions may not be specific. Carpenter does preventive maintenance work and inspection of buildings, inspecting doors, window, walls, floors, and ceilings. Repairs adjusts, or replaces worn, damaged, or missing items. Records all material used, reports major maintenance repairs needed and building condition to supervisor. Makes reports of obvious electrical and plumbing repairs needed. Carpenters are required to us their own initiative and work with minimum supervision. *** This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/60499A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Bargaining Unit Position: Yes

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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/Working Conditions: Work requires considerable walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching and working overhead for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to lift and move heavy equipment repeatedly often exceeding 50 pounds of weight when working with such items as lumber, sheet rock, scaffolding, equipment, doors, steel frames, etc. Working Conditions - Work is performed inside and outside of buildings where the employee is subjected to extreme heat and cold weather conditions. Work areas may become dusty, dirty, smelly, with minimal lighting and ventilation. Work may be performed In tight spaces, unusual positions, on scaffolding and high ladders or rooftops. The employee is subject to possible injury from working with power tools, hand tools that are common and uncommon equipment they may or may not be familiar with in the carpentry trade. Incumbent must always be very safety conscious.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Tracy Casady
• Phone: 402-995-4028
• Email: [email protected]