Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Maintenance Mechanic the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine carpenter duties to include assembly and installation of various items such as modular furniture and wall partitions.
• The primary duties of the incumbent are to plan, layout, build, fabricate, install, maintain, repair and replace building interior and exterior structural, architectural and finish features including furnishings, modules and related equipment.
• Incumbent is responsible to manage ,surfaces, select proper type of paint for the prescribed surface, coordinate with JHQVAMC interior design, and prepares surfaces to receive paint as required.
• Performs routine carpenter duties to include assembly and installation of various items.
• Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examinations and work layout to determine the need for, and the performance of, preparatory work to support space moves and planning and execution of new fabrication.
• Prepares surfaces and applies coating techniques that will insure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements.
• Determines the methods, techniques. devices, an materials that are best suited to the surface finish required using a glossy finish, or a finish that must meet specified thickness and levels.
• Plans, measures and lays out carpentry materials.
• Measures, cuts repairs, installs and modifies items such as concrete forms, roof decking, rafters, walls, staircases, windows, and frames.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions.
• Interprets sketches, blueprints, building codes, and uses shop mathematics.
• Interprets complex or incomplete instructions.
• Must be qualified to use a variety of tools such as saws, hammers, metal and wood files, augers, shovels, paint brushes, spray guns, torque wrenches, feeler gages, planes, skill saws, radial arm saw, band saws, chain saws, joiners, electric sanders, voltmeter, ohmmeter, fuse tester, in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Operates and uses carpentry tools by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications.
• Operates and uses a wide variety of machines and tools.
• Uses various production techniques such as silk screen printing, application of reflective .sheeting and lettering with machines.
• Makes stencils, templates, or paper patterns as necessary, to reproduce designs or shapes.
• Thorough knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials and construction techniques.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:45
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD60257A

Physical Requirements: Considerable physical exertion is required at times. due to large equipment and components in the systems that must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Considerable manual manipulation and physical strain exerted in tedious repairs and hard-to-get-to locations. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platform at times due to high locations or hard-to-reach places. Works in tiring positions, stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and standing. Work is performed both inside and outside. Required to work on top of tall buildings. Required to work on top of tall buildings in abnormal temperature and all types of weather conditions. Work required at . times in drafty attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads. Hazards from electrical shock and possibility of burns. May work in contaminated areas and may be subject( to obnoxious gases and fumes, cuts, bruises, and scrapes. Noise level may often be high.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE: Applicants must maintain a current state issued valid driver's license, You must provide a legible copy of your license to verify the year issued and expiration date along with the name on the document with your application. You will not be contact for this document. This is required at the time of application.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

How you will be evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Documents Required:

• Resume

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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.

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