Wood Crafter

About the role

As a Wood Crafter, you will serve as a carpenter-cabinet maker, assigned to the carpenter shop, performing cabinet work such as making door frames, window frames, paneling of all types, baseboards, cornice trims and mouldings. 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

• Serves as a carpenter-cabinet maker, assigned to the carpenter shop in the White House Area, performing cabinet work such as making door frames, window frames, paneling of all types, baseboards, cornice trims and mouldings.
• Constructing and/or repairing cabinets, book cases, conference tables, stands, and display cases.
• This involves duplicating and repairing wood surfaces by matching types of woods, grains, and surfaces.
• The employee must possess a thorough knowledge of cabinet making and be skilled in the use of various powered machines, including wood working machines, portable electric tools, and hand tools.
• Responsible for the execution of plans and operations as delegated by the carpenter-cabinet maker leader in the shop, including the meeting of quality standards, production quotas and time deadlines.

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.
• 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 Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials.

Measurement and Layout. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) 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.