Carpenter

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle and American Lake campuses and all associated CBOCs of VA Puget Sound Health Care System, is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join the Construction, Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service.

As a Carpenter you will perform a range of installation, repair and maintenance duties on building components, fixtures and related systems across the VA healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidenced in resume; no specific length required.
• Evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills and ability to perform duties must be provided.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Blueprint reading

Materials handling

Measurement and Layout

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Independent work (no excess supervisor

Job description

This incumbent will serve as a Carpenter for the Construction, Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service at the Seattle & American Lake campuses and all associated CBOC's and Valor's of VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS).

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) -

A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.Selective Placement Factor: English Language Proficiency.

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.