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.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. You must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the carpentry and plumbing trade; 2) Reading and following specific shop directions to complete the trade; 3) Using basic knowledge of methods and techniques of the carpentry and plumbing trade to assist in repairing and modifying items.
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**NOTE: Your resume must fully and clearly support this experience.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4700
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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, cramped areas, or confined spaces where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stopping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. Employee will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas or confined spaces. Conditions are often dirty, dusty, greasy, hot, wet, or cold. Exposed to blood born pathogens. Subject to discomforts from face masks or other protective devices with these is a possibility of exposure to noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Employee subject to possible burns, cuts, and injury from falls. May be required to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.