Carpenter

You will serve as a Carpenter and be responsible for performing a variety of work in the construction, alteration, and repair of building structures, fittings, panels, partitions, and other articles made of wood or wood substitutes.

Your duties will also include repairing damaged plastic boat hulls by preparing and applying fiberglass patches to restore their original contour and strength and, you will be tasked with independently planning and executing projects from the initial layout stage through to final assembly and installation.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assembling cabinetry and fixtures using precision joinery (miters and rabbets) and bonding wood pieces, veneers, and countertops with industrial adhesives.

Building, repairing, altering, laying out, and erecting essential structural components and frameworks, including sills, beams, corner posts, ridge poles, and trusses. Fabricating and repairing wood articles such as benches, tables, lockers, custom shipment boxes, roofing, and cases.

Performing work based on work orders or oral instructions, estimate jobs to determine the methods, techniques, devices, hours, and materials needed. Removing and installing insulation, windows, foam fender rails, and related shipboard accessories.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: To qualify for the Carpenter, WG-4607-9, applicants must meet the following screen-out job element to be considered for this position: Job Element #1: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) to be considered eligible for the position.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

To meet the screen-out examples of the duties includes: Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision( Screen out element) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of Materials Ability to interpret Instructions, specification, etc.

(including blueprinting reading) National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.