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Carpenter

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration-n-VA Oklahoma City Health Care System-Health Administration Service

Summary

This position utilizes a thorough knowledge of carpentry trade methods and techniques; roofing methods, techniques, and practices; roof construction; cement work methods, techniques, and sequences; and construction, operation, installation, maintenance, repair and operating characteristics of locking devices and mechanisms, the position maintains, constructs, repairs, and alter wood surfaces, structures, and items; construct or repair cement or concrete surfaces, structures and items.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$28.01 - $32.64 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CBSU-13001341-26-KB
Control number
876104500

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to Current Permanent Oklahoma City Health Care System Employees only (Serving on a Career/Career-Conditional Appointment or Covered Under OPM's Interchange Agreement).Open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

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Duties

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Major duties of this position include but is not limited to:

  • Utilizes and selects correct materials, tools and trade methods for repairs.
  • Mills heavy lumber, cuts bevels, rabbets, chamfers, grooves, and compound miter joints.
  • Evaluates problems and determines how or what repairs to make and the type and grade of wood or appropriate wood substitute materials.
  • Sets up and adjusts 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.
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards, damage and repair requirements.
  • Utilizes the common carpenter's rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch.
  • Utilizes and interprets equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment, doors, windows and hardware.
  • Interprets and customizes systems furnishings using proper practices/instructions suggested by manufacturer's and trade standards.
  • Interprets, creates and maintains work orders, purchase order requests and other shop records.
  • Uses carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install and maintain various building structural components to accomplish repairs, alterations, additions and occasional new construction.
  • Installs systems furniture according to manufacturer's instructions to include panel hung furnishings, furnishing installed on wall standards modular systems furnishings.
  • Operates a full range of industrial woodworking and related power and hand tools and other woodworking equipment.
  • Uses carpentry skills and techniques to maintain building structural components without more than normal supervision.
  • Installs systems furniture without more than normal supervision.
  • Completes work assignments without more than normal supervision.
  • Uses various kinds of coating materials such as solvents and pre- coating agents such as paint, varnish, epoxy, Teflon and paint remover.
  • Uses various types and grades of wood or appropriate wood substitute materials.
  • Uses various types of glues, epoxies, bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting.
  • Plans, measures, and layout metal studs for walls.
  • Plans, measures, and layout of suspended grid type ceilings.
  • Plans, measures, and layout floor coverings.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Approved
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD11985A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Driver's License Requirement:Valid state driver's license for this position.(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.)

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Valid Drivers License.
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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, 07/20/2026.

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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience have been identified for this position.

1. Must have experience as carpenter and assembly/installation of engineered furniture, ability to read and interpret drawings, locate studs behind drywall covered walls, be able to understand and follow instructions verbally or written/drawn.
2. Must be able to read a measuring tape, mark and cut metal or fabricated materials to length if called for in furniture drawings.

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. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Measurement and Layout
  • 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort (10-90 lbs) while lifting, transporting, carrying, pulling, moving, handling, or setting up ladders, scaffolding, materials, tools, and equipment. Work requires kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking and standing for long periods. Works from atop buildings, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, ground level, or places requiring climbing ladders and scaffolds in overhead, stretched, cramped, awkward, tiring and or uncomfortable positions. Uses hand, eye, leg and body coordination while performing assigned task. Works indoors and outdoors subject to extremes of weather. Exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and concrete as well as sawdust when working with wood products. May be required to wear protective equipment or clothing; exposure to unusually dirty conditions that are damaging to clothing and footgear.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information


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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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 an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - 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 whole health care to Veterans?

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System offers a balance of professional & clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet, allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate & state-of-the-art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply.

The VA is in Oklahoma City, which offers a vibrant arts culture, rich historical influences and amenities of an urban city. Not many urban areas can claim as much outdoor diversity with more than 250 days of sunshine each year, many activities are year-round. OKC offers the perfect mix of social vibe, modern businesses and family life making it an ideal location to start a career, raise a family, or ease into retirement.

The VA offers a teaching hospital, with state-of-the-art technology, education & research, making this hospital an ideal career choice for clinical and administrative professionals. The 192-bed facility serves a population of 81,000 having numerous specialized programs in addition to comprehensive health care.

Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Phone
719-227-4600
Email
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV
Address
VA Oklahoma City Health Care System
921 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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