Mason (Carpenter).

Duties

• Execute work orders and blueprints to lay out, build, and finish a variety of concrete forms and structural surfaces to project specification.
• Perform masonry repairs by restoring brick, block, stone, and other structural materials to maintain the integrity and appearance of chimneys, fireplaces, walls, statues, and monuments.
• Deliver structural work by constructing, altering, and repairing detailed components and assemblies to ensure accurate spacing and proper fitting for all finished structures.
• Execute roof restoration by assessing damage and repairing or replacing roofing systems which include asphalt shingles, built-up asphalt, DuraLast, sheet iron, cold-tar pitch, asbestos, and other roofing materials to ensure structural protection.
• Install and restore a wide range of specialized door systems by fitting, adjusting, and repairing roll-up, blast, magazine, personnel, sliding glass, closet, cabinet, safe, garage, motorized gate, and track- rolling doors to ensure smooth operation.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must complete introductory course in hazardous waste management within six months of being assigned to this position and attend annual hazardous waste management refresher course.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• May be required to operate a government vehicle in performing assigned duties.
• Employee must be trained and upon successful completion of training keep in their possession a current Worker Asbestos Certification Card.
• Employee must successfully complete the General Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, MTMC II and keep certification current IAW DOT Regulations, Title 49, and BOE-600.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
  
  

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Mason (Carpenter) without more than normal supervision. Assist with layout and basic renovation tasks while supporting routine repairs and maintenance of structural and finishing masonry elements. I can assist with laying various types of blocks and the setup of concrete forms and reinforcement; assist with pouring and basic finishing of concrete and apply simple plaster and spray textures to prepared surface. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Physical Effort: Work requires standing, bending, stooping, considerable arm movement, and working in cramped or awkward positions. May lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Receives assistance in carrying heavier items.
• Working Conditions: Works in a woodworking shop and outdoors. Exposed to a variety of weather conditions while outdoors. When working from ladders, scaffolds and manlifts there is danger of falling. There is also exposure to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and plaster while handling various masonry and plastering materials. Frequently exposed to eye, skin, nose and lung irritation from glue, bonding chemicals, vapors, splinters, and sawdust. Frequently exposed to possible cuts and serious injuries from accidents while using woodworking machines. May be required to work in asbestos contaminated areas. Incumbent must not have any physical restrictions that would prevent the use of required safety equipment, respirators, protective clothing, dust mask, etc.
  
  

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Installations Management Career Field position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
• This position may require overtime work.
• This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions ma be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and change to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Temporary appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position, to the additional information section.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.