Carpenter
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol Office of the Chief Engineer Construction Management Division Construction Execution Branch. The selectee will be responsible for providing Journey Level carpentry support to new construction and renovation projects in assigned jurisdictions within the Architect of the Capitol.
Journey Level Experience must be supported by detailed description in your resume and work history.
***POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY NOT TO EXCEED 13 MONTHS. ***IT IS A POSITION THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE PROJECT NEEDS OF THE AGENCY. THEREFORE THE APPOINTMENT COULD BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME DUE TO SHORTAGE OF WORK OR SHORTAGE OF FUNDS. IF PROJECT WORK CONTINUES; HOWEVER IT COULD BE EXTENDED BEYOND THE 13-MONTH TIME FRAME AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE AGENCY***
TOUR OF DUTY: DAY SHIFT (4:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.)NIGHT SHIFT (8:00 P.M. - 6:30 A.M.) Monday - Thursday
HOURS MAY CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT
SHIFT WILL BE ASSIGNED UPON SELECTION
Journey Level Experience is Required for the position and must be reflected in the applicants resume and work history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans computes and lays out complex and exact projects with features such as arcs tangents and circles for new construction and renovation projects. Interprets complex instructions sketches blueprints building codes and uses advanced shop mathematics to calculate measurements and dimensions to produce finished products with precise fits and accurate dimensions.
Constructs alters installs maintains and repairs items where accurate spacing precise fit and structural soundnessare essential such as window frames interior/exterior trim or staircases.
Builds installs fixes and/or alters wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring work to close tolerances fit appearance and structural soundness such as building door and window frames interior and exterior trim counter tops bookcases etc. for new construction and renovation projects. Installs or replaces interior partitions flooring panels suspended ceilings counter tops and moldings. Builds and puts together items using a variety of joining techniques such as mitered rabbet dado biscuit dowel mortise and tenon joints.
Fabricates and repairs historical ceilings roofs stairways windows architectural trim studs mud sills steps and hand rails. Follows blueprints and drawings to assemble/re-manufacture parts and pieces of historic wood items or splice in new wood with old.
Performs from complete designs and sketches to build concrete forms for foundations columns walls beams girders catch basins stairways floor systems slabs waffle slab construction one way slabs two-way joist construction curtain walls and conductive flooring. Builds projects with steel concrete aluminum acrylic drywall brass glass bronze carpet plastic fiberglass rubber mirrors stainless steel steel wire and grating.
Establishes and runs general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment such as routers band and scroll saws and drill presses. Operates and uses power and hand tools and woodworking equipment such as portable drills clippers joiners shavers sanders routers power nailers combustion-type saws screw fasteners drill presses and tables saws. Establishes and adjusts stationary power equipment such as radial arm saws. Sets up the tools and adjusts them to make certain cuts and moldings.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa Swains Island and the Northern Mariana Islands and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
SCREEN-OUT FACTOR: Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15 if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability if applicable. For more information please visit OPM vet guide you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with theSelective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit theSelective Service Systemwebsite for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOCemployeeis required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY electronic system. For more information on E-Verify please visit Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin genetic information sexual orientation and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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.
