Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoW Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Applies the full range of carpentry skills and techniques in repairing, constructing, remodeling, and maintaining a variety of structures such as storage and maintenance sheds, range target houses, control towers, latrine buildings and related range facilities.

Job Description

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Carpenter (Tractor Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Carpenter tasks normally required for simple projects, such as simple framing and minimal roof repairs. Safely use a variety of shop tools, including hammers, handsaws, belt sanders, and power/chain saws. Safely operate a wide variety of agricultural tractors/mowers and various PTO driven attachments. Perform standard operator maintenance and repair to diesel and internal combustion engines as well as their associated parts. Perform daily operator checks on equipment and recognize unsafe conditions. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing. Incumbent also works on ladders and scaffolds which require him to work overhead or in stretched or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, painting, and using such tools as handsaws, paint brushes. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work outside. Is exposed to moderate weather conditions and contacts with elements of gardening and grounds-keeping such as dirt and dust, must and water, and chemicals and unpleasant odors. Subject to minor injuries from use of tools. Some physical discomfort may be experienced when wearing protective clothing, gloves, face shield or eye goggles, and from fumes, heat, and glare of torches. Is subject to possibility of injury from hand or powered tools and danger of falls from ladders, scaffolds, or rooftops. may be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulation and Standard Operating Procedures.