Wood Crafter - Public Buildings Service

GSA; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 56.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave & vacation time

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit subsidies

Resumo da vaga

GSA’s Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center in Washington, DC, seeks a skilled Wood Crafter to perform cabinet work, frames, paneling, mouldings, and related carpentry tasks in the carpenter shop.

You will construct and repair cabinets and display cases, matching woods and finishes while using woodworking machines, portable tools, and hand tools. Adherence to quality and deadlines is required.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair.
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (blueprint reading).
• A Measurement and Layout.
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cabinet work in the White House carpenter shop, including door/window frames, panels, baseboards, mouldings.
• Construct and repair cabinets, bookcases, conference tables, stands, and display cases.
• Duplicate and repair wood surfaces by matching woods, grains, and surfaces.
• Operate powered machines, portable electric tools, and hand tools used in cabinet making.
• Meet quality standards, production quotas, and time deadlines as delegated by leadership.

Conhecimentos

Equipment assembly

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Tools & equipment use

Material knowledge

Ferramentas

Woodworking machines

Portable electric tools

Hand tools

Descrição da vaga

Summary

As a Wood Crafter, you will serve as a carpenter-cabinet maker, assigned to the carpenter shop, performing cabinet work such as making door frames, window frames, paneling of all types, baseboards, cornice trims and mouldings.

Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency.

Duties

• Serves as a carpenter-cabinet maker, assigned to the carpenter shop in the White House Area, performing cabinet work such as making door frames, window frames, paneling of all types, baseboards, cornice trims and mouldings.
• Constructing and/or repairing cabinets, book cases, conference tables, stands, and display cases.
• This involves duplicating and repairing wood surfaces by matching types of woods, grains, and surfaces.
• The employee must possess a thorough knowledge of cabinet making and be skilled in the use of various powered machines, including wood working machines, portable electric tools, and hand tools.
• Responsible for the execution of plans and operations as delegated by the carpenter-cabinet maker leader in the shop, including the meeting of quality standards, production quotas and time deadlines.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Conditions for Selected Applicants

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Perform work inside and outside and in dirty, greasy, and noisy conditions. You will be exposed to hazards of electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, dust, and other injuries. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.
• Lift, carry, and/or move objects, which requires moderately heavy physical efforts. You will be required to carry, set up, and work on ladders and/or scaffolding. You will also be subject to noise, minor burns, electric shocks, cuts and bruises, and other injuries. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The WG-10 salary range starts at $34.71 per hour.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

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 online 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:

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• A Measurement and Layout
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

Additional Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case‑by‑case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long‑term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.