The incumbent serves as a carpenter. They demonstrate the ability to independently plan, layout, and complete job assignments in a timely matter and assemble, construct, install, modify, create, repair, or remove interior and exterior items around the facility.

Duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Plans and lays out work independently, with little to no supervision. Determines and uses the correct methods, equipment, and materials to complete job assignments at the journeyman level. Works using equipment such as drill press, router, belt sander, bench grinder, glass cutting rack, hammers, screwdrivers, framing square, code key cutting machine, electric MITRE saw, table saw, and other tools and devices used for functioning and operational purposes. Assembles, constructs, installs, modifies, repairs, and removes interior and exterior items, including walls, windows, ceilings, floors, fences, furniture, roofs, doors, door hardware, door frames, desks, signs, countertops, cabinets, cornices, blinds, stairs, shades, handrails, platforms, linen carts, laundry baskets, concrete forms, washroom accessories, awnings, screens, baseball bleachers, toilet partitions, metal shelving, pictures, mirrors, wall, and ceiling mounted equipment, etc. Completes preventive maintenance and establishes/adheres to inspection intervals and procedures. Uses professional judgment to choose, interpret, or adapt available guidelines to specific issues or subjects. Establishes and maintains records on all repairs and materials attributable to the maintenance and repair shop. Cleans and maintains shop equipment and worksite. Maintains and operates carpenter and locksmith trade tools and equipment. Maintains key records and cuts keys from codes. Completes and attends all VA training and certifications required to perform the duties of the job. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD80865A Physical Requirements: Extended standing, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, balancing and walking. Continuous muscular effort is required while performing these duties and due to the nature of the work, considerable exertion and fatigue is experienced. Incumbent works from platforms, ladders and ground level. He/she often lifts and carries items weighing more than 50 pounds.

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: Physical Strength and AgilityPlan and organize workShop 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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: Yvonne Fessehaye
• Phone: (202) 717-3936
• Email: [email protected]