Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including; 1) Constructing, installing, repairing and modifying wood and wood substitute structures such as building frames, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames; 2) Utilizing proper construction techniques and operation of general and precise carpentry and woodworking machinery and equipment such as routers, band and scroll saws, drill presses, etc.; 3) Producing finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance; 4) Using advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute and layout more complex and exact projects with features such as arcs, tangents and circles; 5) Interpreting complex instructions, sketches, blueprints and building codes and apply in everyday use; and 6) Operating and maintaining various tools of the trade to include hand and powered tools such as drills, shavers, sanders, routers, table saw, planner, joiner and related tools and equipment.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.