Carpenter Jobs

Duties

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and specifications and determining the layout and work sequences of work to be completed. Must have the ability to improvise using sound judgement to complete work when confronted with incomplete blueprints, sketches and work order information;
• Constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness;
• Determining the necessary parts and materials required for repairs and installations and submit purchase requisitions for these materials.
• Constructing air- and weather-tight assemblies; installing metal pan ceilings, acoustical ceilings and floor tile and carpet; repair roofs, set up concrete forms, assisting with pouring concrete and sheet metal fabrication. Fabricates, installs, maintains and repairs signs, both interior and exterior.
• Performing all work in accordance with policies and procedures of Veterans Administration, The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Setting up and operating a wide variety of wood working machines and tools;
• Assembling items with a wide variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, mortise and tenon joints, and using glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops;
• Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames (wooden, metal and plastic), rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding;

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday; 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am OR Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am OR Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am (Shift to be determined at time of selection)
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD05023A
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 shop areas 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, burns, and contusions. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• May serve a probationary period

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Disability Letter (VA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• Social security number request
• Signature and false statements

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.
• New employee probationary period
• Other (1)
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Selective Service
• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/21/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12086959. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information Chase Wilkins Phone (412) 395-6108 Email [email protected] Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
• Resume
• Privacy Act
• Cover Letter
• Transcript
• Resume
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Other (1)
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.