Carpenter

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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. Physical Requirement: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Incumbent must be able to perform work requiring moderate to heavy physical effort over a minimum eight-hour shift (which may run longer if overtime or off-hours work is required due to medical center needs), including lifting, crawling, climbing, bending, etc. When working on platforms, scaffolding and ladders, workers must climb equipment carrying and lifting tools and materials. Physical or muscular effort in performing duties incudes but is not limited to; fatigue producing action such as working overhead, lifting, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, stooping, stretching, standing, sitting, bending; kneeling, squatting and other potentially uncomfortable positions to accomplish the assigned task. Incumbent may work with and in areas with unpleasant fumes or odors and shall wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Strenuous physical effort is required while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds, infrequently items over 100 pounds with assistance. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, etc., where parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard to reach places. Hand dexterity is a critical requirement in completing most tasks. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. There may be exposure to chemicals and the inhalation of harmful fumes from chemicals in oils, gases, etc. Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract may result from equipment maintenance and/or repairs. Ladder climbing and working in high places is routine. Incumbent must always be very safety conscious. While outside, Incumbent will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both cold and hot, windy, wet, etc. in which work shall have to be completed since the demands of the Medical Center cannot wait for better weather to arrive at the site for the work to be performed, occasionally working outdoors in subzero weather with significantly below zero wind chill factor. Incumbent shall occasionally need to work on rooftops of high buildings, and in cramped areas. The wearing of uncomfortable facemasks and protective clothing are necessary when working with and around hazardous materials. Infrequently, the incumbent may be required to work near asbestos containing materials. The incumbent performs duties in all areas of this facility ranging from offices to areas of high noise levels and other uncomfortable conditions. These include tunnels, mechanical rooms and interstitial space, requiring kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing ladders. The incumbent may be required to work outside in adverse weather and in areas containing fumes, dust or smoke. The incumbent spends portions of his/her time at a desk. However, he/she may be required to stand or walk for long periods of time to accomplish workloads during the day. The incumbent is physically dispatched throughout the Medical Center as they work on assigned projects.
This position is assigned to Engineering Service at the Fargo VA Health Care System (VA HCS) in Fargo, ND. The incumbent receives general work-related instructions or assignments; and is directly supervised by the Maintenance & Repair Foreman. This position primarily conducts duties at the Fargo VA Health Care System, but at times will be required to travel to other locations within the Fargo VA HCS, other VA Health Care Systems, or other locations within the commuting area.