The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN6), Hampton VA Medical Center, Engineering Services, Maintenance and Repair Section, Hampton, Virginia. The primary, purpose of the position is to construct, alter, maintain and repair building, structures, partitions, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches and other items using wood, wood substitutes and composite building materials.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Design, layout and construction of walls using wood or metal studs. Identifies fire and smoke partitions and makes necessary repairs per established code requirements. Cutting and installing drywall to include taping and mudding. Choosing proper material to match existing wall finish then installing the wall finishing including ceramic tile, wall paneling, laminate and vinyl. Preparing and installing insulation and wall moisture barriers. Constructing and repairing walls such as fire walls, smoke walls, masonry walls, load bearing walls, room dividers and partitions. Shoring up walls due to extensive damage. Preparing and installing wall supports for heavy items to be hung on the wall, then installing such items as television mounts, monitors, plaques, signs, etc. Performs layout of floors including the construction and installation of, joints, and joist support, timbers, subfloors, underlayment and finished floors such as hardwood, resilient tile, ceramic tile, carpet, linoleum etc. per drawing or blueprints. Installs doors and frames including wood and metal, complete with all types of door hardware assemblies. Installs window units. Repairs and installs window hardware such as sash cords, locks, etc. Constructs and makes repairs to roofs, roof decks and performs internal and external building trim work. Minor masonry work including mixing, pouring and finishing mortar, plaster, pro rock, level lastic and epoxy-based concrete including the construction of forms for placing concrete. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter --Critical Skills Incentive Authorized--/PD0024A0 Critical Skills Incentive: Authorized (10% of base salary) "This occupation is currently approved 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." Physical Requirements: Heavy physical efforts are required. Must be able to lift heavy objects, walk, bend, stoop, climb, crawl and stand on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in tight and restrictive spaces such as under buildings, under equipment, in attics, in tunnels, etc., and at high elevations such as on roofs, scaffolds, ladders, in towers, etc., in excess of 30 feet. Incumbent works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. Position work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and arm movement. Position sometimes do position work in cramped areas, on temporary platforms, and overhead and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kilograms (45 pounds). Position may occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork as Member of Team 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Hampton VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 US
• Name: Anisha Trice
• Phone: (804)675-5000 X8942
• Email: [email protected]