Carpenter Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a qualified carpenter to lead a woodworking team in shops and on job sites. The position requires ability to interpret blueprints, layouts, and building codes, and to enforce safety regulations while operating a full range of woodworking machinery.

Applicants should demonstrate carpentry expertise, knowledge of wood materials, and strong problem-solving skills in planning complex projects using advanced shop mathematics.

Qualifications

• Lead a trade team and supervise day-to-day assignments.
• Enforce safety regulations and proper use of equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building codes.
• Knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials.
• Advanced shop mathematics for planning complex layouts.
• Solid background in Carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a carpentry team in shop and on job sites.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and building codes.
• Operate a full range of industrial woodworking machinery.
• Ensure safety practices and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety enforcement

Communication

Shop mathematics

Carpentry

Woodworking machinery

Tools

Industrial woodworking machinery

Job description

OUR MISSION:

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:

This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

To qualify for this position,

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must demonstrate the knowledge to lead a trade team; ability to lead subordinate team members in day to day assignments; ability to enforce applicable safety regulations and polices, safe work methods/practices and proper utilization of safety equipment; communicate effectively with supervisors, teams being led and other leaders; knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials, and construction techniques; ability to interpret complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes; skill in setting up and operating a full range of industrial woodworking and related machinery; knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute, and lay out complex and exact project with features; and must have a solid background in Carpentry.

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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in wood shops and at job sites. When working in a shop, the employee stands for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials. The employee may lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. The employee occasionally lifts and moves heavier items.

Working Conditions:

Some work is performed in the shop areas, work sites where the employee is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes and other hazards associated with woodworking. The employee is subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. The employee may be exposed to weather contusions and hazards of working on or around ladders and scaffolds. The employee may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. The employee uses protective clothing and devices.