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Carpenter

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/03/2024 to 07/17/2024
Salary
$36.17 to - $42.17 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Greely, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IPA1241603775008HW
Control number
798288700

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Duties

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  • Plans and lays out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints, and own knowledge of construction or needed repairs.
  • Selects lumber, materials and supplies. Measures and cuts materials to the required lengths and dimensions
  • Installs rafters, studs, sills, plates, braces, joists, floors, sub-floors, panels (including sheet-rock, plywood, and veneers), siding, sheathing, roofing, building paper, insulating materials, door and window frames, and interior/exterior trim.
  • Installs structural and trim items by nailing, bolting, mortising, doweling and gluing.
  • Planes, sands, and finishes completed work when necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Obtain and maintain an Alaska Driver's license.
  • Obtain and maintain a respirator certification card.
  • A pre-employment physical is required.
  • Heavy lifting up to 50lbs required.

Qualifications

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 ~ without more than normal supervision. I am able to perform common carpentry tasks and have performed the majority of the following duties: utilized sketches and diagrams to install pre-planned framing and partitions of wood or fabricated material. I have used patterns, spacing and techniques for nailing, fastening, bracing, splicing and clearing and standard joints and grooves. I have used shop arithmetic to fit and measure boards or sheets of material. I have used templates, precut or preplanned materials, determining the proper pattern, spacing and techniques. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or supervisor. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort: Work requires considerable standing, stooping, bending, and arm movements when nailing and using such tools as handsaws and planers. The work on ladders and scaffolds requires working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Incumbent is required to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasionally heavier items. Must be able to use a respirator for extended periods of time while working. Eye and hearing protection devices are required.
  • Working Conditions: May be required to perform duties in inclement weather. Works both inside and outside in temperatures from 100 F to -30 F. When outside, incumbent is exposed to snow, rain and wind. Inside work is usually in adequately heated, lighted and ventilated buildings. Noise from hammers, saws, and other shop tools is frequent. There is dust and sometimes dirt when repairing structures and operating power saws. Exposure to hazardous materials is possible. Injuries may occur in lifting heavy pieces of lumber or equipment. Subject to cuts and bruises when using hand tools and equipment. More serious injuries may occur when operating power tools. Susceptible to falls from ladders and scaffolds. Is subject to skin and lung irritations and possible poison from exposure to paint fumes, roofing compounds, adhesives, solvents and other caustic materials. Protective clothing and equipment (respirator) are available to minimize dangers of exposure to hazardous conditions or materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights are applicable in many circumstances.
  • Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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