Carpenter in the Facilities Management Service of the West Palm Beach VAMC. Will be assigned as a full journeymen Carpenter for this Medical Center.

Duties

Major duties included (but not limited to): Significant knowledge in reading and understanding symbols on blueprints, drawings and sketches. Inspect the equipment before operating to be sure all safety devices and attachments has not been tampered with and that all are in place and functioning according to the manufacture specifications. Works with solid and hollow materials and synthetic products such as plastic laminates. Knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials and construction techniques. Skilled in operation of general and precision carpentry, woodworking and equipment Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm Tour subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD01141A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/28/2023. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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/Working Conditions: Heavy physical effort is required as an Operator consistently reaching, bending, turning, use of hands, feet, arms, and legs to handle different sets of controls in order to operate the equipment and its attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment. The incumbent may be required to work in awkward or strained positions that require more effort. The operator may have to leave the equipment several times in doing certain tasks that may require the operator to climb in and out more than usual. This position requires many hours on your feet walking, standing, leaning, climbing, silting, bending, stretching, and kneeling, carrying, climbing ladders, holding, and placing. Incumbent shall be able to execute work duties in weather conditions and at temperatures usually experienced in this geographic area. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Lori Brese
• Phone: 785-350-3932
• Email: [email protected]