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Position Title
Carpenter (Locksmith/MotorVehicleOperator)
Agency
U.S. Army Medical Command
Announcement Number
SCEA203046745060D Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 21, 2020 to Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit 0 characters)
1. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required? (limit characters)
2. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
3. This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement? (limit characters)
4. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement? (limit characters)
5. This position requires 2nd shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work 2nd shift to meet mission requirement when necessary? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Carpenter (Locksmith/Motor Vehicle Operator), WG-4607-09 position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Carpenter (Locksmith/Motor Vehicle Operator) duties without more than normal supervision.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Disassemble, repair, replace and/or install alternate structural components to complete new construction.
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3. Repair locking devices on exterior doors, fire doors, windows and/or medication rooms to ensure items will lock when necessary.
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4. Determine best method to obtain entry when lock is broken to ensure minimal damage to structure or locking hardware.
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5. Select locks that are made of materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze or iron to replace broken ones.
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6. Fabricate keys using appropriate equipment to replace lost keys.
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7. Repair metal wall structures to ensure the integrity of the structure.
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8. Install vinyl floor tile to meet blueprint specifications.
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9. Repair damaged areas in concrete walls to repair the wall.
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10. Hang sheetrock using sheetrock screws, tapes or textures to create walls.
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11. Lay out projects using blueprints, sketches, instructions and/or work requests to ensure the work required is accomplished properly.
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12. Interpret building codes to apply to project being worked.
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13. Ensure carpentry construction, with instructions that are less specific, are in compliance building codes.
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14. Review work orders to determine the problem and scope of work to make decisions on what is needed to resolve the problem.
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15. Layout projects using blueprints, sketches instructions and/or work requests to required specification to complete projects.
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16. Plan layout of project where spacing, accuracy, and fit are essential to the structural soundness of the construction project.
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17. Utilize independent judgment while working from blueprints and building plans to make changes when necessary.
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18. Ensure construction is within compliance with building codes.
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19. Adjust hand and/or power tools to accomplish more difficult tasks such as cutting bevels, rabbets, chamfers, dados, grooves, and miter joints, laminating and bending, and fine surfacing of materials.
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20. Measure material to exact specifications using appropriate tools in straight or curve cuts for repair of structure.
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21. Utilize tools such as saws, steel benders, cutters, electric drills, jack planes, squares, levels, plumb bobs, tapes, etc. to perform construction projects.
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22. Utilize power saws, planers, joiners, lathes, grinders, or tool sharpening equipment to perform construction duties.
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23. Select correct material from a wide variety of materials to meet specifications.
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24. Recommend substitute materials when specified materials are not available to complete project.
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25. Select the appropriate material needed to make the repair to roofs.
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26. Determine the correct paint tool to use such as brush or roller based on the surface being painted to ensure proper painting method.
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27. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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