Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron Community Support Flight Auto Skills MacDill AFB, FL
Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Operates and maintains a woodworking shop for patron use. Equips shop with a variety of woodworking and wood crafting equipment. Maintains stock of wood, wood products, and other woodworking shop supplies to complete a variety of woodworking projects. Prepares shop budget. Prepares requests for supplies and equipment required for shop operation. Registers patrons, collects appropriate fees, and issues materials, tools, and equipment. Requests supplies and equipment for shop operations. Controls and accounts for funds.
Develops curriculum for skills development woodworking classes. Demonstrates proper techniques and methods used in building, refinishing and repairing wood projects. Assists patrons in completing layouts and provides general guidelines involved in estimating material, cost and waste minimizing techniques, selection or substitution of materials. Examines various characteristics of wood, such as soft/hard/plywood, veneers and wood substitutes, gluing, bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Determines various materials that will give items required strength, durability, fit, match and high-grade appearance. Instructs patrons in proper use of a wide range of woodworking machines such as routers, lathes, power shapers, and jointers. Demonstrates development of curved, contoured and shaped surfaces and features such as inlays, miniature parts, matched panels, complex joints, etc.
Demonstrates and follows safety practices in operating machines and using tools and equipment, protective ear and eye devices, respirators to protect against sawdust and vapors and machine guards to protect against injury. Assists other Wood Crafters in making or repairing squadron/division property and equipment when necessary.
Ensures working area is clean, floor is swept and mopped and all equipment is cleaned and replaced in proper places before opening and closing the facility. Adheres to established safety and fire regulations. Performs other duties as assigned
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12521784
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires a valid driver’s license.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/18/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques to make and repair a variety of wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs. Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide variety of hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, veneers, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures; ability to prepare operating budget, control and account for funds, prepare supply requisitions and maintain stock and equipment levels. Knowledge of set up, operation and maintenance of precision wood crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools. Skill in interpreting complex instructions, sketches, blueprints and specifications to make jigs, templates and fixtures to extend and/or adapt machines. Ability to instruct and assist wood shop patrons. In addition, must be able to follow written and/or oral instruction, work orders and specifications related to wood crafting work. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. 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.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. 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.
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.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/18/2024 to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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