Wood Crafter

The positions are Temporary for the 120th House Office Buildings Congressional Moves. The job term may end when projects are completed or funding expires.

This position will be used to fill Day and Night shifts.

Shifts will be determined and or change based on Operational Needs of Management. Hours may change depending on Operational Needs of Management

Wood Crafters will perform a wide range of carpentry projects in support of the 120thCongressional moves.

Journey Level Experience in the Wood Crafter or Carpentry Occupational Trade is required.

Responsibilities:

The work may involve construction alteration repair or modification of items and structures (such as wood and metal stud wall framework walls moldings wood flooring suspended ceilings dry wall doors door frames finished paneling windows counter tops interior and exterior trim) where accuracy spacing and fit are essential to structural soundness and appearance. Selects cuts turns shapes joins bonds fits assembles and decorates wooden materials and parts using the full range of hand and power woodworking tools machines and techniques to create superior and structurally reliable wood work which requires exact fitting and close weight pressure and size tolerances to construct specialty furniture.

The individual(s) uses a wide knowledge of wood supplies and precision woodworking methods and their alternatives to plan and lay out their work from specifications blueprints rough sketches and verbal instructions taking into consideration the tooling durability cost strength and appearance characteristics of a variety of softwoods hardwoods plywood veneers and wood substitutes for projects.

The individual(s) must follow all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. The position also provides or receives training either on the job or through classroom training to ensure the utilization of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please Note: This position is temporary and subject to the project needs of the Agency. If project work continues however it could be extended beyond the 13 months-time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency.

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

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 SCREEN OUT required for this position which includes:

-- Ability to perform journey-level wood crafting or carpentry without more than normal supervision

Your resume must show that you have sufficient Wood Crafter experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.

All applications submitted prior to the cut-off date will receive consideration for certification.