Furniture and Wood Finisher #676 Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. req671 Department Senate
Salary $72,032.00 to $126,056.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/18/2025 Close Date 7/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Furniture and Wood Finisher. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Prepares furniture or wooden articles for finishing or refinishing, including disassembling furniture for refinishing then reassembling furniture once the finishing process is complete. Sands, hand rubs, finishes, and inspects furniture. Creates custom mix stains using spray toners and dyes; applies glazes, lacquer sealers and lacquer topcoats; mixes ingredients to match the color of the finish. Prepares finished samples and step-boards for client approval. Stains and finishes complex cabinetry as well as historic; performs two-toned or multi-toned finishes. Completes on site touch-ups on items that cannot leave the Capitol. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • Five to eight years in finishing and/or refinishing furniture.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of different wood types. 
  • Knowledge of special finishing processes and techniques.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

  • Work requires frequent physical effort standing, bending, stooping, arm movement and hand-eye coordination and precision.
  • Heavy (carrying of items more than 50 pounds).
  • Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust.
  • Work requires employee to wear uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment including a respirator).

Education

High school diploma (or GED).

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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