Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This Carpentry position is located at Fort Knox, KY. This position performs rough and finish carpentry, ranging from light to heavy operations.

Duties

Fabricate wooden targets, building facades, and other range media. Perform construction, maintenance, remodeling and repair of a variety of wood and masonry structures. Maintain an inventory of assigned tools and equipment to include building material and reports shortages to supervisor for replacement. Operate a skid steer loader and various sized forklifts with up to 10,000 lbs lifting capability for the performance of maintenance operations. Operate modern wood shop with various power and hand tools.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to pass a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required for vehicle operated.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations.
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds and team-lift (2 or more employees) items that weigh about 160 pounds.
• Subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Carpenter without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common carpenter duties. I am skilled in using construction techniques to fabricate, repair and install structures such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, stair cases, or interior and exterior trim. I am skilled to set up, operate, adjust, and maintain all types of carpentry equipment to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Efforts - Usually works at benches or while material is on a support. Requires considerable standing, stooping and bending. Works on ladders and scaffolds, which requires overhead work or work in stretched, cramped or awkward positions. Considerable arm movement is required when nailing, painting, and using such tools as handsaws and planers. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials, such as sheets of plywood and framing members. May occasionally be required to lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds and team-lift (2 or more employees) items that weigh about 160 pounds. Working Conditions - Work is performed inside a shop where incumbent is subject to moderate to high noise levels, cuts from hand or power tools, and danger from flying splinters and chips. Shop work is also unpleasant due to the presence of sawdust in the air. May frequently work outside in all kinds of weather and at times where protection from weather conditions is limited due to unheated building shells. May work on scaffolding and high ladders or rooftops when nailing and installing completed items. There is exposure to dirt, dust, grease, paint fumes and danger of falls when working above ground level. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Must successfully complete a variety of hazardous materials classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6CDAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk