Carpenter

Summary This position is located within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System at the Lake City VAMC in Lake City - Florida. The purpose of this position is to construct - maintain - and repair structural components and a wide variety of interior and exterior installations supporting the operations of the medical center. The carpenter ensures that facility structures and building systems remain safe - functional - and compliant with medical needs and building code requirements. Qualifications 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 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 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. Duties Include but are not limited to: Perform layout and measurement tasks - interpret blueprints and shop drawings Ensure compliance with fire ratings - codes - and design specification Ensure safe work practices and proper use of PPE Skill in operating woodworking machinery Interpret and apply complex blueprints - schematics - codes - and drawings Exercise judgement in interpreting blueprints - selecting materials - sequencing tasks - and ensuring proper structural alignment and finish quality Construct - install - and finish trim work - cabinets - counters - bookcases - workstations - and benches Select proper materials including wood - metal studs - plastics - and composites to meet project requirements and building codes Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD03155A Physical Requirements: The work requires standing - kneeling - bending - stooping - and working in awkward or cramped positions for extended periods The carpenter may be required to lift - carry - and position loads up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier items with assistance Tasks may involve holding materials in place while securing them - climbing ladders - working on scaffolding - or using tools that generate vibration Physical stamina and strength are required to perform repetitive - or sustained movements throughout the workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs