FUL Carpenter

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform journey-level carpentry to build modify and repair wooden and composite structures such as buildings cabins docks boardwalks bridges floors decks fences signs partitions and trim.
• Plan and execute projects from layout to finish ensuring precise fit structural integrity and quality appearance.
• Construct and repair frames rafters forms walls stairs doors windows cabinetry and other interior/exterior components.
• Operate woodworking machines use advanced joinery techniques and work with wood metal and composite materials for partitions floors ceilings counters and moldings.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout materials and work sequences.
• Work with historic carpentry and take appropriate measures to preserve features that define the structures historic character.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will 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.

Requirements Continued...

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary 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 you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

I have the ability to perform the full range of carpentry work. I have the ability to construct alter install repair and modify structures and units such as framework rafters concrete forms walls doors finished paneling window frames interior and exterior trims beams miscellaneous items such as workbenches bookcases equipment cabinets and computer consoles for structural soundness and appearance. I use shop mathematics and by reading and interpreting blueprints sketches and building codes. I can perform preservation and restoration carpentry which includes estimating materials and improvising with materials and supplies using knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials and construction techniques. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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). 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.