CARPENTER
What you'd do
You will serve as a Carpenter in the Production Division, Public Works Department Portsmouth VA of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.
Major duties
You will construct, install, repair and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. You will set up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and tools, such as routers, band and scroll saws, and drill presses. You will interpret complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes; and measure and layout footings for structural foundations. You will produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance. You will assemble items with a variety of joining techniques to include miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and may also use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces and veneers.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Constructing and repairing wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close fit and structural soundness such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, and interior and exterior trim; 2) Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials needed; and 3) Operating power and hand tools and other woodworking equipment such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, shavers, tenoners, sanders, routers, combustion type saws, drill presses and table saws. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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