Summary
The Primary Duties of this Position: Incumbent responsible for a variety of carpentry construction duties such as alters and installs of walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, door and windows in all buildings on the VANTHCS specific location.
The Organizational Location of the Position is: Projects Section within the Facilities Management Service formally known as the Engineering Service, VA North Texas.
Duties
MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for a variety of carpentry construction duties such as alterations and installations of walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, door and windows in all buildings on the V ANTHCS sites. He/she constructs new drywall partitions and other temporary structures of wood construction. He/she installs windows and doors, mortising doors adjusting as necessary to assure proper fitting.
He/she cuts and installs trim material around new work and cased openings such as baseboard, ceiling mold, chair-rails and picture molding. He/she installs acoustical ceilings and floor coverings of all types including carpet. He/she builds forms for concrete walks, road curbing and steps. He/she works with formica, laminate coverings and paneling. He/she makes new furniture such as tables, cabinets and work benches. He/she constructs and installs bulletin boards, black boards, cabinets and shelving among other carpentry duties as needed.
The incumbent must have knowledge of standard practices, codes, procedures, safety regulations related to the trade as well as applying those in a hospital environment. He/she works with many high-speed machines and saws that require an complete adherence to safety regulations. Incumbent's work should be in close tolerances; therefore, great attention to work in process is required to minimize material and equipment abuse or misuse. Operates and maintains shop power equipment such as a joiner, table saw, bench saw and shaper, surface lathe, drill press, grinder, belt sander and router.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD04542ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Physical Requirements: Extended standing, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, balancing and walking. Continuous muscular effort is required while performing these duties and due to the nature of the work, considerable exertion and fatigue is experienced. Incumbent works from platforms, ladders and ground level. He/she often lifts and carries items weighing more than 50 pounds.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2024.
The initial cut--off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 23, 2024, with subsequent cut--off dates on the bi-weekly basis or monthly basis.
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as--needed needed basis until positions are filled.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12572489.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.