Summary The Woodcrafter is assigned to the General Support Shop, Engineering Service Line, Dorn Veterans Medical Center, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia, SC. This position receives direct supervision from the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic, with second level supervision from the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Layout and Construction of Projects: Performs interior and exterior building operations, repair and maintenance work. Plans and completes projects involving the construction, alteration, repairing, and/or modifying of framework, rafters, doors and hardware, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams; spacing, accuracy and fit are essential to the structural soundness or appearances. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs and modifies routine millwork, framing, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc. Performs work to close tolerances, exact fit, and structural soundness. Plans, measures and lays out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Makes and repairs high-grade decorative woodwork for use in homes, offices and other public facilities. Operates and uses carpentry tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Operates and uses a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Repair Work: Performs carpentry work requiring skills beyond the scope of standard trade guidelines ( e.g., making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture). Retains a basic knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in laying a variety of brick, block and stone in the construction of repair of partitions, plaster walls, walkways, and fireplaces. Ensures that the proper proportions of sand, lime, cement, and water are used to obtain desired consistency. Constructs walls, sidewalks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, and boilers. Uses a variety of brick, block, stone, adobe, and related structures, incumbent lays complex, curved or circular structures; cuts, shapes and finishes stone; lays rubble and cut stone to obtain good strength and appearance. Performs carpentry work requiring skills beyond the scope of standard trade guidelines ( e.g., making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Selective Placement Factors (SPF) is a prerequisite to appointment and represents minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.(Screen-out) Selective Placement Factor: Performs carpentry work requiring skills beyond the scope of standard trade guidelines (e.g., making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture)" PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Woodcrafter works in tiring positions for prolonged periods; frequent standing, bending and stooping, crouching and arm movement; frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to forty-five (45lbs) pounds, and may occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. AND WORK CONDITIONS: The Woodcrafter usually works in a machine shop or other enclosed area, which may be unheated; frequently exposed to eye, skin, nose and lung irritations from glue, bonding chemicals, vapors, splinters, and sawdust; possibility of receiving cuts and serious injuries such as loss of fingers from accidents while operating woodworking Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
