Carpenter

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 03/16/2027. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 03/20/2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.

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:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Measurement and Layout
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

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.

Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for a variety of carpentry construction duties such as alters and installs of walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, door and windows in all buildings on the VANTHCS sites.
• Constructs new drywall partitions and other temporary structures of wood construction.
• Installs windows and doors, mortising doors adjusting as necessary to assure proper fitting.
• Cuts and installs trim material around new work and cased openings such as baseboard, ceiling mold, chair-rails ad picture molding.
• Installs acoustical ceilings and floor coverings of all types including carpet.
• Builds forms for concrete walks, road curbing and steps.
• Works with formica, laminate coverings and paneling.
• Makes new furniture such as tables, cabinets, and work benches.
• Constructions and installs bulletin boards, black boards, cabinets, and shelving among other carpentry duties as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD03387A
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
• Moderate lifting, 14-44 pounds
• Light lifting, under 15 pounds
• Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over
• Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
• Light carrying, under 15 pounds
• Reaching above shoulders
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Repeated bending
• Climbing, legs only
• Climbing, use of legs and arms
• Both legs required
• Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)

Salary : $30