Carpentry Worker
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The position is in the Architect of the Capitol Office of the Chief of Operations (OCO) and the incumbent is a participant in the Architects Apprenticeship Program (AAP) serving in House Office Buildings (HOB). The AAP will equip the participant with hands-on experience and industry knowledge and training in a skilled trade.
Key Requirement:
A participation agreement and service agreement are required and will be provided to the selected applicant upon offer.
Tour of Duty: 4:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and may change due to operational needs.
Note: This is a career ladder position requiring the selectee to perform progressively more complex duties and responsibilities leading to the full performance level. The duties stated are at the WG-6 level.
The Carpentry Worker is responsible for a range of duties including assisting journey level employees and workers by providing carpentry support for new construction and renovation projects as assigned. The amount of supervision required per assigned task will be determined by the grade upon entry into duty. Regardless of grade all selected applicants will be required to have minimal computer related skills (outlook) and experiencing work in webTMA.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Works beside a tradesperson under close supervision.
- Picks up and delivers items to be repaired or fabricated.
- Uses woodworking hand tools as instructed.
- Cleans tools machines and equipment.
- Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
- Assists with hanging artwork and pictures.
- Sands repairs scrapes and prepares tables chairs and other furniture for refinishing.
- Assists the routine woodworking portions of renovation construction and Congressional or other move projects under close supervision.
- Assists with the installation of various types of office partitions and walls under close supervision.
- Must ensure the use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa Swains Island and the Northern Mariana Islands and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position:
- WG-05 applicants must have successfully completed the National Center for Construction Education and Researchs (NCCER) course Construction Orientation and Readiness Education (CORE).
- WG-06 applicants must have successfully completed NCCERs Carpentry I and II courses.
- WG-07 applicants must have successfully completed NCCERs Carpentry III and IV courses.
To be eligible at the 5 level applicants must have successfully completed the National Center for Construction Education and Researchs (NCCER) course Construction Orientation and Readiness Education (CORE). To be eligible at the 6 applicants must have successfully completed NCCERs Carpentry I and II courses. To be eligible at the 7 applicants must have successfully completed NCCERs Carpentry III and IV courses.
Welcome Veterans.The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15 if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability if applicable. For more information please visitVet Guide for HR Professionals.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with theSelective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit theSelective Service Systemwebsite for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOCemployeeis required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY electronic more information on E-Verify please visit Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period:A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits including medical and life insurance flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness. Your benefits depend on the type of position you havewhether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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