This position is located in the Maintenance & Repair Section of the Engineering Service at the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) located in Big Spring, Texas.

Duties

*** Bargaining Position *** The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of duties in the carpentry and related construction trades which involves the installment, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures. Major duties and responsibilities will include: Applying the full range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install and maintain various building structural components to accomplish repairs, alterations, additions and occasionally new construction; Using mathematics and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; Using common carpenter's rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch; Applying knowledge of stationary and portable shop materials such as various types and grades of wood, nails, hardware, finishes, molding, wall coverings, and roofing materials necessary to select the correct materials and apply correct trade methods of repair; Selecting proper glues, epoxies, bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting; Measuring, cutting, and fitting wood, dry wall, window glass, light gauge metals, etc. to repair items according to appropriate trade practices; Reading work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment, doors, windows and hardware; Writing information on work orders, purchase order requests and other shop records; Reviewing work orders to determine problem and scope of work required; Planning and laying out the work, selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts and materials to accomplish work; Reviewing and interpreting drawings, blueprints and manuals as required to determine facility/system layout and location of specific structures and fixtures; Making preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards, damage and repair requirements; Setting up and operating the full range of industrial woodworking and related power and hand tools, such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, sanders, routers, power activated nail guns, combustion type saws, screw fasteners, drill presses, and table saws; Setting up and adjusting stationary power equipment and performing routine maintenance by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belt tensions; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter / PD519-01094-A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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. Screen-Out: The ability to perform the duties of the Carpenter without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: performing carpentry duties to build, remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install, and maintain various building structural components; using basic trade mathematics to measure and lay out work; using and maintaining hand and power tools; reading and interpreting work orders and blueprints; and selecting the appropriate tools and materials to complete each project. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Without more than normal supervision - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair - Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices - Knowledge of technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) - Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Measurement and Layout - Ability to measure and layout projects. Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Materials - Knowledge of Materials. 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: The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, platforms and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-reach places, such as roofs, gutters, down-spouts, also on walls, doors, foundations and windows. He/She must work with for long periods of time while standing, kneeling or working overhead in stretched, cramped or awkward positions. He must work with his arms for long periods of time while nailing or installing ceilings, wall or floor materials and while using tools of the trade such as hand saws, sanders, planers, etc. The incumbent frequently carries, lifts, handles and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty pounds. Occasionally he/she may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work done inside is often dusty and dirty with the presence of sawdust in the air. Frequently the incumbent must work outside in all types of weather conditions. He/She is responsible for preventing injury to self and others by observing all safety regulations and maintaining a continuing alertness to the always present potential of hazards of the occupation such as cuts from glass, tools and flying chips and splinters. He/She is also exposed to the possibility of failing debris, burns, scrapes, strains, broken bones and infections.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address George H O'Brien Jr VA Medical Center 300 Veterans Boulevard Big Spring, TX 79720 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]