Maintenance Worker (Carpentry)
What you'd do
In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Facilities Management, Maintenance Branch, Carpentry and Metal team. MWEOC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, approximately 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will be skilled in carpentry, painting and/or masonry trades with ability to repair, modify and maintain site buildings while using safety gear, gloves, hard hats, etc.
Major duties
All MWEOC staff have emergency assignments and are considered deployed in place. Exercises and activations are planned and unplanned, and may require long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. All MWEOC employees are: (1) required to use a government-issued electronic device (to include cellular phones); (2) subject to recall during emergency situations; and (3) required to perform work in locations both above and below ground. What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Carpentry) responsible for the maintenance, modification, and repair of interior and exterior site buildings working with wood, metal and concrete structures. Typical assignments include: Painting or coating work by accepted methods of the trade and applying coating techniques to ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance to meet thickness and level requirements. Structures may include interiors and exteriors, signs, frames, floors and doors. Performing construction, alteration, repair and modifications of buildings and structures such as cabinets, doors, windows, interior and exterior trim, siding, trusses, steps, staircases, floors, roofs, rafters and framework. Working from plans, blueprints, diagrams, sketches and work orders, etc. Laying face brick, stone, cinder block and stone and repairing such items as structure walls, retaining walls, chimneys, flagstone patios and walks. Working as a concrete finisher forming, placing and finishing concrete on items such as floors, sidewalks, curbing, footings and foundations. Sweeping and cleaning shop areas, tools and equipment to maintain orderly work environment. Attending and participating in safety meetings, keeping up to date on safety gear when no longer functional and needing to be replaced. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
What you need to qualify
The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Carpentry) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common maintenance and carpentry tasks. I have assisted others with construction tasks such as basic painting wood, metal and/or concrete surfaces, using and operating hand and power tools, working from sketches and using basic techniques to lay brick, block and stone. I have performed these tasks/duties under close supervision of a supervisor or senior work leader. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, with exposure to prevailing weather conditions. Exposure to dirt, spray, and fumes may be present. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Physical Effort: Due to the nature of the work, heavy lifting and physical exertion may be required during normal day-to-day and emergency operations. As a result, the incumbent will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. On a recurring basis and may be required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. The incumbent may work from scaffolds, ladders, or platforms. Frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching may be required and the incumbent must be able to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods, including performing physically strenuous work while standing, lying or sitting. The incumbent may work overtime hours as required. Required to wear protective equipment and clothing if needed. 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, religious, 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: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE): To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. After FEMA completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Interview Requirement. Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removed from further consideration.
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