Summary The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a carpenter for construction projects performed by the maintenance section throughout the facility as assigned. Facilities include all buildings on the main campus, leased facilities, and off-site facilities throughout northern Nevada and Northern California. Responsibilities The immediate supervisor for this position is the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor; assigned to the Maintenance Section, who assigns specific tasks, determines priorities of projects, assigns work, and furnishes the incumbent with complex instructions and pertinent information about the work to be performed. Incumbent works independently after receiving the initial assignment and instructions. Incumbent's duties are of a wide range from minor repair and maintenance to major construction covering building shells, both interior and exterior. Notifies supervisor of materials needed. He/she reviews the details of the project and identifies what is required to project completion. Major duties include but are not limited to: Repairs or replaces doors, sash, screens, etc., by replacing worn or damaged pieces and planning off irregular or warped surfaces. Constructs, moves, or changes partitions, installing necessary bracing to support the structure. Measures, cuts, and nails plywood, Masonite, plasterboard, etc., to erected studs. Installs and repairs asphalt tile, linoleum floor coverings and acoustical ceiling tile, Formica coverings, plastic tile wall. Cuts and patches holes in partitions, floors, and ceilings for station plumbers, electricians, etc., when carpentry work is required. Constructs, assembles, maintains, and repairs fire and smoke partitions and/or barriers in accordance with regulatory agencies and established policies and procedures. Operates and uses a number of power tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, sanders, etc. When working in the Carpenter Shop, the incumbent operates table saws, mechanical planes, hand saws, jointers, etc. Installs door locks, such as mortise locks, night locks, and all kinds of catches and fixtures. Also, in emergencies, will open locked doors, window frames, etc. Repairs and installs blinds, window shading, window shades and drapery and curtain accessories. Installs interior trim, such as baseboard, base mold, wainscoting, picture molding, cornices, etc. This requires the skillful use of hammers, saws, chisels, squares, miter boxes, nail sets, etc. Constructs, installs, maintains, and repairs concrete and stucco type products on all surface levels interior and exterior. Repairs to roofs (all types), gutters and downspouts. Cleaning up behind self and/or team support on all assigned tasks. Supports all trades within FMS with a team mindset i.e., Maintenance, Operations, Construction, BioMed, Environmental of Care, Interior Design and Projects in support of compliance to regulatory agencies and/or ensuring success of the VA Mission. The incumbent reviews and understands complex blueprints, drawings or other specifications and is responsible for an assignment from initial layout to final assembly. Documentation as required for Accreditation Inspections. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD03058A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/03/2024. 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: The ability to do the duties of a Carpenter at the WG-09 level without more than normal supervision. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Inspect Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to work at job sites and wood shops which can require them to stand for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positions while operating machinery. The incumbent at time may spend a considerable amount of time bending, kneeling and stopping. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in portions of the utility systems that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The incumbent may lift and carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside such as in shop areas and outside depending on the project. The incumbent is exposed to high levels of noise from operating machinery, woodworking, power equipment, etc. The incumbent may also be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold weather. He is subject to possible injury from working with power tools, erection of scaffolds, working on ladders, etc. At times, the work area is dusty and dirty and there is the hazard of getting foreign matter in the eye. The incumbent must use protective equipment to assist in the prevention of bodily harm such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.