OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Summary
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position to conduct site visits, inspections and/or training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Time Limited Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed NTE 2 years - may be terminated earlier or extended 2 additional years at management's discretion.
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
This position is located in the Carpenter Shop. The Carpenter uses highly skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood, metal and wood substitute structures, items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. They construct and repair a wide variety of structural items such as: wood or metal building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases.
Installs and maintains the following: wood or metal doors, door frames, windows, and window frames.
Installs and repairs the following: floor tile, cove base, metal and wood wall studs, drywall, interior and exterior trim and miscellaneous items such as window glass, acrylic glass, workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, acoustical ceilings, signage, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding.
Ability to install, repair or modify pictures, bulletin boards, various hospital dispensers, sharps containers, lockers, cabinets, countertops, chairs, shelves, and other items as assigned by supervisor.
Assembles items with variety of joining techniques such as mortise and tenant, miters, rabbets, and dados.
Uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops.
Uses wood, plastic, rubber, metal and composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings.
Assemble and disassemble modular wall partitions and furniture from various vendors.
Interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently and determine the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials to be used.
Plan and carry out projects from initial layout to completion.
Accuracy, space, fit, structural soundness, and finished appearance are essential.
Installs, maintains and repairs al fire door closures which are electronic and mechanical in nature in all areas of the hospital.
Ability to perform painting duties, tasks and assignment.
Knowledge of metal, wood and wood substitute materials, and construction techniques. They are skilled in the operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment and are able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance.
Measure for layout such as those required to construct footings for structural foundations and construct concrete forms and related structures with little or no supervisory guidance.
Interpret complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
Advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute, and lay out more complex and exact projects with features such as arcs, tangents, and circles.
Skilled in setting up and operating the full range of industrial woodworking and related machinery such as routers, band and scroll saws, and drill presses.
Skill in operating and using power and hand tools and other woodworking equipment such as portable drills, jointers, sanders, routers, power activated nailers, screw fasteners, drill presses, and table saws. They also have skill in setting up and adjusting stationary power equipment by checking and adjusting, for example, the "squareness" of the blade on a radial arm saw in relation to the surface of the cutting table.
Performing routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating machines, changing and sharpening blades, and adjusting drive belt tension and able to cut bevels, rabbets, chamfers, grooves, and compound miter joints, and apply plastic laminates to wood and other surfaces on counter tops, cabinets, desktops, and tables.
This description is not all inclusive. Other related duties will be assigned.
NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not to exceed 2 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years and are subject to a 1 year trial period. Should the need warrant, term appointments may be extended without further competition up to a maximum of the 4 year limitation. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.
Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage.
Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is typically, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. (Schedule may change based on the needs of the service). Additional information may be provided during interview process. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD# 91176-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
You must possess a current valid state drivers license.
Term appointment - NTE 2 years
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
You must have a valid state issued driver's license. (SCREEN OUT)
You must have the ability to perform the duties of the Carpenter without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality that demonstrates your ability to do the work of a Carpenter without more than normal supervision. Such experience includes: Reading, interpreting, and applying building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and building codes of all types; able to execute carpentry assignments completely and with a high degree of quality; responsible for project layout and work to project completion. (Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Building and Construction
Carpentry/Woodworking
Ingenuity
Shop Practices
NOTE: Your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide. If you do not clearly document your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible.
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The incumbent works in the wood shop and at job sites. They stand for extended periods of time while operating machines such as bench planes, saws, and drill presses. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheets of plywood, framing members, and other building and construction materials, Carpenters use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. On-site work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Carpenters may lift and move materials up to 40 pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other help.
Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to a full array of weather conditions. They are subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts and are exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and handling materials. Work is performed in all areas of the hospital environment, inside and outside. Work is often dirty, dusty and greasy. The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. He/she is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. He/she may be subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable.
Education
Note: There are no educational requirements for Federal Wage System positions.
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
Additional information
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. .
Applicants will be accessed in the order in which the applications were received and select any qualified applicant in that order.
Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job Title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & Year start/end date (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or Part-time status (include hours worked per week).
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), current home address, etc.)
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - Your resume should include a description of job duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. Descriptions of job duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of your experience. (Required for ALL applicants)
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.)
2. Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (Required for ALL applicants).
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select.
3. SF-50 - Ifyou are a current or former Federal Employee - Most recent SF-50-Notification of Personnel Action.
4. DD-214 - If you are a veteran - DD-214-Honorable Discharge/Release from Active Duty (Member 4 copy).
5. SF-15 - Ifyou are a veteran claiming preference - SF-15-Application for 10 point veteran preference (form can be found at: ( www.opm.gov/forms ), VA Regional Office letter -If claiming 10-point veteran preference.
6. Schedule A Letter - If you are applying under Schedule A - Schedule A Letter Issued from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
OF-306
Other (1)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Veterans Preference does not apply under the Direct Hire Authority.
NOTE:Do not send emails directly to the Recruiter. All documents must be submitted online or through the alternate application option under Additional Information. Any emailed documentation will not be considered and will be deleted.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/07/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11147363.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Northern Indiana HCS
1700 East 38th Street
Marion, IN 46953
US
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), current home address, etc.)
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - Your resume should include a description of job duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. Descriptions of job duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of your experience. (Required for ALL applicants)
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.)
2. Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (Required for ALL applicants).
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select.
3. SF-50 - Ifyou are a current or former Federal Employee - Most recent SF-50-Notification of Personnel Action.
4. DD-214 - If you are a veteran - DD-214-Honorable Discharge/Release from Active Duty (Member 4 copy).
5. SF-15 - Ifyou are a veteran claiming preference - SF-15-Application for 10 point veteran preference (form can be found at: ( www.opm.gov/forms ), VA Regional Office letter -If claiming 10-point veteran preference.
6. Schedule A Letter - If you are applying under Schedule A - Schedule A Letter Issued from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
OF-306
Other (1)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Veterans Preference does not apply under the Direct Hire Authority.
NOTE:Do not send emails directly to the Recruiter. All documents must be submitted online or through the alternate application option under Additional Information. Any emailed documentation will not be considered and will be deleted.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/07/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11147363.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Northern Indiana HCS
1700 East 38th Street
Marion, IN 46953
US
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
