Job Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Carpenter in the National Park Service. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Job Description

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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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 consideration. In 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.