Summary This incumbent will serve as a Carpenter for the Construction, Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service at the Seattle & American Lake campuses and all associated CBOC's and Valor's of VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl, composition tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations. Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction. Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters. Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments. Repairs and installs the following @types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials. Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps. Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces. Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall. Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and @types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings. Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints. Maintains tools in safe and working order. Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it. Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl Composition Tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations. Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction. Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters. Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments. Repairs and installs the following @types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials. Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps. Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces. Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall. Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and @types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings. Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints. Maintains tools in safe and working order. Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD40881A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to stand/or walk for long periods of time and must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more. Work is often performed in awkward and cramped positions and on ladders, scaffolds and scissors lifts. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. The incumbent must be able to wear a respiration device. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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: 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 Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: English Language Proficiency. 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. Education There is no education substitution for this position. Additional Information 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
