Carpenter

Major duties of this position include but is not limited to:

• Utilizes and selects correct materials tools and trade methods for repairs.
• Mills heavy lumber cuts bevels rabbets chamfers grooves and compound miter joints.
• Evaluates problems and determines how or what repairs to make and the type and grade of wood or appropriate wood substitute materials.
• Sets up and adjusts stationary power equipment by checking and adjusting for example the squareness of the blade on a radial arm saw in relation to the surface of the cutting table.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards damage and repair requirements.
• Utilizes the common carpenters rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch.
• Utilizes and interprets equipment manuals catalogs sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment doors windows and hardware.
• Interprets and customizes systems furnishings using proper practices/instructions suggested by manufacturers and trade standards.
• Interprets creates and maintains work orders purchase order requests and other shop records.
• Uses carpentry skills and techniques to remove disassemble repair replace install and maintain various building structural components to accomplish repairs alterations additions and occasional new construction.
• Installs systems furniture according to manufacturers instructions to include panel hung furnishings furnishing installed on wall standards modular systems furnishings.
• Operates a full range of industrial woodworking and related power and hand tools and other woodworking equipment.
• Uses carpentry skills and techniques to maintain building structural components without more than normal supervision.
• Installs systems furniture without more than normal supervision.
• Completes work assignments without more than normal supervision.
• Uses various kinds of coating materials such as solvents and pre- coating agents such as paint varnish epoxy Teflon and paint remover.
• Uses various types and grades of wood or appropriate wood substitute materials.
• Uses various types of glues epoxies bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting.
• Plans measures and layout metal studs for walls.
• Plans measures and layout of suspended grid type ceilings.
• Plans measures and layout floor coverings.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Approved
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD11985A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Drivers License Requirement:Valid state drivers license for this position.(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid drivers license at the time of your interview.)

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Valid Drivers License.
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/24/2026.

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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience have been identified for this position.

1. Must have experience as carpenter and assembly/installation of engineered furniture ability to read and interpret drawings locate studs behind drywall covered walls be able to understand and follow instructions verbally or written/drawn.
2. Must be able to read a measuring tape mark and cut metal or fabricated materials to length if called for in furniture drawings.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation and Repair etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)

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: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort (10-90 lbs) while lifting transporting carrying pulling moving handling or setting up ladders scaffolding materials tools and equipment. Work requires kneeling crouching stooping bending climbing walking and standing for long periods. Works from atop buildings ladders scaffolds platforms ground level or places requiring climbing ladders and scaffolds in overhead stretched cramped awkward tiring and or uncomfortable positions. Uses hand eye leg and body coordination while performing assigned task. Works indoors and outdoors subject to extremes of weather. Exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and concrete as well as sawdust when working with wood products. May be required to wear protective equipment or clothing; exposure to unusually dirty conditions that are damaging to clothing and footgear.