Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In summary, the incumbent is responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, alterations, and renovations that fall under the umbrella of the carpentry shop. The Carpenter-Locksmith is responsible for operating a computerized system of records. The expectations require the employee(s) to perform various duties and responsibilities, some of them are listed at the following levels below:

Carpentry WG-4607:Incumbent constructs, alters, maintains, and repairs buildings, doors, windows, structures, partitions, panels, shelving, work benches, furniture, acoustical ceiling systems, metal framed walls, ceilings, and soffits, gypsum wallboard, handrails, wall protection, and corner guards. Installs, replaces, and repairs flooring surfaces to include, but not be limited to, vinyl composite tile, vinyl plank, carpet, and sheet goods. Incumbent hangs items on walls using anchors, installs blocking and bracing as required. Works with metal studs, metal door frames, sheetrock and wood materials to include studs and plywood. They assemble equipment following the manufacturer's instructions.

Locksmith WG-4804:The incumbent repairs, combinates, replaces, overhauls, modifies, tests, and installs locking devices typically found on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes, vaults, and other secured locations. They manufacture and duplicate keys and initiate the keying and combinating of locking mechanisms. These locksmith duties and lockouts are achieved by using various hand and power tools, torches, reshaping parts when necessary. The Carpenter-Locksmith is responsible for the Medical Center Locksmith Program including data entry and updating key information into space files. The incumbent is responsible for the training and development of Key Control Programs for all Key Control Representatives. The incumbent will conduct training on the Key Control System and the required Computerized System Records. The incumbent must work with people at all levels concerning the security of keying issues. The incumbent will establish and maintain the Key Control System for the Facilities Service department.

Welding Worker WG-3703:Manufactures, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, and assembles various types of metal and alloy parts, systems, and structures via welding processes. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD05666A
Bargaining Unit: Eligible
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical readiness.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

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.

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 referred in the order in which they were received.