Carpenter

About the role

This position is within the Maintenance & Operations Section of Facilities Management at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. The role is for a Journeyman Carpenter and Locksmith, with the potential for responsibilities in roofing and masonry to support maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects at the facility.

Primary duties include carpentry, construction, and related tasks such as installation, modification, and repair of buildings and structures.

What you will do

• Utilizing a comprehensive range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install, and maintain various building structural components to facilitate repairs, modifications, additions, and occasional new construction projects Applying mathematical skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division accurately Measuring materials precisely with common carpentry tools such as rulers and squares, with measurements accurate to the nearest 1/32 of an inch Demonstrating knowledge of stationary and portable shop materials, including different types and grades of wood, nails, hardware, finishes, moldings, wall coverings, and roofing materials to select appropriate materials and apply correct repair methods Selecting suitable adhesives, epoxies, bonding agents, and other materials necessary for a healthcare environment Measuring, cutting, and fitting materials such as wood, drywall, window glass, and light gauge metals to ensure proper repairs according to trade standards Reviewing work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches, and drawings to gather necessary information for effective assembly or repair of equipment, doors, windows, and hardware Documenting work activities and requesting parts or materials through work orders, purchase requests, and other shop records Analyzing work orders to identify problems and determine the scope of work required Planning and organizing tasks by selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts, and materials to complete projects efficiently Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and manuals to understand facility and system layouts, including the locations of specific structures and fixtures Conducting preventive maintenance inspections to identify safety hazards, damages, and repair needs Setting up and operating a wide range of industrial woodworking and related power tools, such as portable drills, saws, sanders, routers, nail guns, and screwdrivers Preparing and adjusting stationary power equipment, performing routine maintenance like lubricating machines, sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belts Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD50250A Physical Requirements: Physical Demands - Work assignments require the frequent handling of heavy materials and parts weighing more than 45 pounds.
• The work also requires pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and climbing for sustained periods of time.
• Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades.
• Working Conditions - The work is performed in a shop atmosphere that is frequently hot, dusty, dirty, and noisy.
• The Carpenter may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Working conditions are not always favorable.
• Some work is performed in a shop area with good lighting, temperature control, and ventilation, but some work may be performed in abnormally hot, cold, wet, dark, and/or poorly ventilated locations.
• Some work requires the use of ladders and scaffolds.

Requirements

• 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 All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• 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 (***).
• 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.

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Documents you must provide

• DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.
• Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• You will not be contacted for additional information.
• Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
• Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
• Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
• Applications are accepted online.
• Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

What to expect next

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Additional information

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

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 ***

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.