Carpenter (Tractor Operator)

• Drives government vehicle to and from work sites, with responsibility for preparation of trip tickets, compliance with traffic regulations and observance of safety rules.
• Performs work as a helper in the repair and maintenance of gasoline powered and tractor drawn lawn mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Drives wheeled type tractor with towing attachments such as fertilizer distributor, disc harrow, grass seeder, scraper, sickle bar and blitzer mowers.
• Paints sheds, flag poles, rubbish cans, ammunition tables, small signs, barricades, lane markers and other similar structures and items used on ranges.
• Constructs wooden training support devices.
• Plans and lays out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints, and own knowledge of construction or needed repairs.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. (with assistance) in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 4 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug ­Free Federal Workplace Program.
• Signing of a DA Form 5019 acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position.
• Individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre­-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) Carpenter (Tractor Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Carpenter tasks normally required for simple projects, such as simple framing and minimal roof repairs. Safely use a variety of shop tools, including hammers, handsaws, belt sanders, and power/chain saws. Safely operate a wide variety of agricultural tractors/mowers and various PTO driven attachments. Perform standard operator maintenance and repair to diesel and internal combustion engines as well as their associated parts. Perform daily operator checks on equipment and recognize unsafe conditions. Work under close 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.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing. Incumbent also works on ladders and scaffolds which require him to work overhead or in stretched or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, painting, and using such tools as handsaws, paint brushes.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work outside. Is exposed to moderate weather conditions and contacts with elements of
  gardening and grounds-keeping such as dirt and dust, must and water, and chemicals and unpleasant odors. Subject to minor injuries from use of tools. Some physical discomfort may be experienced when wearing protective clothing, gloves, face shield or eye goggles, and from fumes, heat, and glare of torches. Is subject to possibility of injury from hand or powered tools and danger of falls from ladders, scaffolds, or rooftops. may be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulation and Standard Operating Procedures.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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