Carpenter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, within the Facilities Management Services, seeks a carpenter under general supervision of the Management and Operations Assistant Foreman. The carpenter is an integral part of the Maintenance and Operation section of Facilities Management Services.

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week; the description notes that training length is not

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• Volunteer work can be credited and evaluated under the Job Elements and the National Service programs are recognized.

Job description

The position is located in the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center of the Facilities Management Services under general supervision of the Management and Operations Assistant Foreman. The carpenter is an integral part of Maintenance and Operation section of the Facilities Management Services.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by 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 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 Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

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.