Mason

About the role

As a Mason, you will serves as a mason in the White House Field Office works under the general supervision of a Mason Foreman. Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

What you will do

• Repairs, alters and constructs exterior and interior surfaces such as ceilings, walls and beams.
• Lays common brick and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such item as walls, walks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers and catch basins.
• The incumbent constructs window sills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings and must be able to cut, shape and finish stone.
• Performs new plastering on a recurring basis on all types of background such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wall board and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces.
• Performs a variety of plaster work such as running baseboards, moldings, cornices, and applying special finishes, constructs molded plaster cornices, plaster panels and trim and attaches to walls in accomplishing repairing or patching, prepares damaged areas to insure that the new plaster will adhere to surface and surrounding plaster, applies new plaster and finish in such a manner that it blends with adjoining area.

Requirements

• The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
• Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level).
• You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
• We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
• Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Perform work inside and outside and in dirty, greasy, and noisy conditions.
• You will be exposed to hazards of electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, dust, and other injuries.
• You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.
• Lift, carry, and/or move objects, which requires moderately heavy physical efforts.
• You will be required to carry, set up, and work on ladders and/or scaffolding.
• You will also be subject to noise, minor burns, electric shocks, cuts and bruises, and other injuries.
• Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.

How you will be evaluated

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work: You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process.

Knowledge of Materials Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Measurement and Layout Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges: Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100 Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP) Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84 We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume.

If your resume doesn't support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category. Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date.
• Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
• Resume: Must not exceed two pages.
• Refer to the Qualifications section for resume requirements.
• If you are claiming veterans preference: (a) DD-214 that shows your type of discharge, character of service and the dates of your active duty service.
• (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit documentation that establishes your entitlement in addition to the DD-214: VA disability rating letter or other official documentation (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
• SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference Note: If sufficient documentation is provided to establish 10-point preference, preference may be granted based on the supporting documentation even if the SF-15 is not submitted.
• If selected, a completed SF-15 will be required prior to appointment.
• IF YOU ARE: Active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
• Current or Former Political Appointee: Submit SF-50 ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development

What to expect next

After the closing date/deadline: ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.

FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status.

You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard. Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.