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U.S. Army Forces Command Carpentry Worker in Fort Irwin, California
Summary About the Position: This Carpentry Worker position is located at National Training Center, Operations Group, LF Range OPS Section with duty location of Ft. Irwin, CA. Responsibilities Performs carpentry work where final product must be serviceable but appearance is not important. Uses a variety of hand and power tools typical of the carpentry trade. Performs carpentry repairs. Develops self-conceived designs for standard range equipment and target devices or customer requested targets. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Carpentry Worker without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Perform the most difficult and complex carpenter tasks including; modifying various wood and wood substitute structures; applying advanced woodworking techniques and shop mathematics; installing foundations, walls, floors, ceilings and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials; installing doors, window frames, stairs and railings; preparing project layout and determine dimensions and materials required (e.g., construction and maintenance of wooden range related equipment, minor building repair, bleachers, trusses, roofs, fixed target and target frame fabrication, tent frames, warning markers, signs, ammunition tables, doors, foxhole steps and covers, where final product must be serviceable; removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced them; inspecting ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures; laying out and constructing forms; assisting masons with cement pour and finishing. I use a variety of hand and power tools typical of the carpentry trade. Plan and lay out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction or repair. Develop and work from self-conceived designs for standard range equipment and target devices or customer requested targets. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work involves considerable amount of bending, stretching and working in cramped spaces. The employee is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier with assistance. Work is performed in outside on the ranges. The employee is exposed to the prevailing weather conditions; hot & humid, cold & damp. The employee is subject to injury from working with hand and power tools. There is a possibility of electrical shock when working with electrical systems. Education 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Installations 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.