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Carpenter Leader

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Public Works Directorate in McAlester, OK

Summary

About the Position: This position gives instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines, and ensures work assignments are carried out by other workers.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/26/2026 to 03/12/2026
Salary
$33.54 to - $39.13 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McAlester, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Term Appointment NTE- Position may be filled as Term Appointment NTE 1 Year 1 Day. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGL-26-12897821-MP
Control number
859044800

Duties

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  • Serve as a working leader providing work instructions to employees for daily carpentry tasks.
  • Checks work in progress and upon completion for compliance with established instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.
  • Advise workers on proper procedures and techniques to be used based on the nature of assignment.
  • Participate in general repair, alteration, and maintenance of structures and buildings.
  • Fabricate walls, floors, and ceilings of buildings and rooms of wood, metal, and sheetrock.

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.
  • Performs duties which involve surveillance and/or handling of hazardous waste. Must complete the introductory course in hazardous waste management within six months of being assigned to this position and attend annual refresher course.
  • This position requires a valid, State-issued motor vehicle driver’s license.
  • This position requires successful completion of pre-placement and annual medical examinations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Reinstatement



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 an Carpenter Leader without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties which includegiving directions to a number of employees in accomplishing trade and labor work associated with the Carpentry duties. I can plan, lay out, and finish carpentry work from layout to final assembly and pass on instructions received from supervisor to ensure needed plans, materials, tools, and equipment are available. I work under normal 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.

  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Measurement and Layout
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)


PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent works at benches or while material is on supports which requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending; alsoworks on ladders and scaffolds or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing andusing such tools as handsaws, planers, and may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both inside and outside. Outside exposure to heat and cold can be protected against by proper clothing. Insidework is usually in buildings, adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. Noise from hammers, saws and other power shop tools isfrequent. There is dust, and sometimes dirt, when repairing structures and operating power saws. Injuries may occur in lifting heavypieces of lumber or equipment; cuts and bruises in using hand tools and equipment; more serious injuries in operating power toolsand in falls from ladders and scaffolds.

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.
  • This is a(n) Installation Management position Career Field position.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.
  • Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
  • This position may require overtime work.
  • This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
  • This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade NTE 1 Year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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