- Position Title
- Carpenter
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-IMDO-24-12174691-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023 to Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Ability to do the work of a Carpenter WG-4607-09 without more than normal supervision (Screen-out).
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Carpenter, WG-4607-09. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform carpentry work on log structures (for example: installing new logs, splicing and log repairs, etc.)
3.
Perform carpentry work on historic structures and fixtures
4.
Remodel carpentry work (for example: kitchen/bath remodels, retrofits to historic buildings, etc)
5.
Install framing, rafters, and trusses
6.
Install roofing such as wood shingle and shake, rolled roofing, asphalt, fiberglass shingles, and metal roofing
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Hang and finish drywall
8.
Install and repair trim, moldings, doors, windows, screens, and shutters
9.
Construct and repairing stairs and landings
10.
Construct shelves and cabinets
11.
Lay subfloor
12.
Form and pour concrete footings, slabs or foundation walls.
Knowledge of materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Select appropriate vinyl or laminate flooring for housing remodels.
14.
Use cabinet hardware
15.
Use a variety of fasteners of nails, spikes, screws, bolts and nuts
16.
Use materials that are consistent with historic structures and techniques of era.
17.
Select appropriate roofing material based on structure type (i.e. wood shingle, asphalt shingle, metal).
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Use and maintain a variety of power saws (4-5) such as circular saws, portable band saws, table saws, radial arm saws, panel saws, chop saws, jig saws and chain saws.
19.
Use and maintain a variety of power tools (4-5) such as routers, planers, mortisers, sanders, drills, nail setters, drill presses, jointers, and mixers
20.
Use and maintain hand tools such as hammers, hand saws, screw drivers, pliers, draw knives, wrenches, concrete tools
21.
Use and maintain tape measures, squares, rules, levels, and chalk lines
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, building plans
23.
Interpret and apply policies regarding restoration of historic structures.
24.
Interpret building codes (i.e., Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, OSHA standards)
25.
Develop drawings for projects (to include estimating costs and materials)
26.
Adjust plans, blueprint to accommodate changes
27.
Complete daily work orders via a computer based tracking system.