Carpenter

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 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) 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 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 Carpenter without more than normal supervision: I have the ability to perform common carpentry trade to construct, alter, repair or modify wood structures; I perform simple tasks to complete projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation; I can operate common hand and power tools; I work under normal supervision to select the proper lumber, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Usually works at benches or while material is on a support. Requires considerable standing, stooping and bending. Works on ladders and scaffolds, which requires overhead work or work in stretched, cramped or awkward positions. Considerable arm movement is required when nailing, painting, and using such tools as handsaws and planers. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials, such as sheets of plywood and framing members. May occasionally be required to lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds and team-lift (2 or more employees) items that weigh about 160 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside a shop where incumbent is subject to moderate to high noise levels, cuts from hand or power tools, and danger from flying splinters and chips. Shop work is also unpleasant due to the presence of sawdust in the air. May frequently work outside in all kinds of weather and at times where protection from weather conditions is limited due to unheated building shells. May work on scaffolding and high ladders or rooftops when nailing and installing completed items. There is exposure to dirt, dust, grease, paint fumes and danger of falls when working above ground level. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Must successfully complete a variety of hazardous materials classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security on Fort Campbell which lies on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville, KY & Clarksville, TN about 45 miles NW of Nashville.