CARPENTER TRAINING LEADER

You will interpret drawings, blueprints, or specifications to determine the layout, work sequence, and type of lumber or special related material required for a project.

You will operate portable power tools associated with woodworking and carpentry (e.g., drills, routers, pneumatic nail guns, electric hammers, skill saws, portable table saws, circular saws, sanders, joiners) to perform work.

You will train or provide instruction to junior carpentry workers.

You will use shop mathematics for the construction, installation, repair, or modification of structures.

You will advise other carpentry workers on the best methods to use in meeting deadlines.

You will determine the grade, size, and type of lumber or wood substitute material required to maintain close tolerance fits and structural soundness.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items; 2) Interpreting complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building plans to measure and layout footings for structural foundations; 3) Operating power and hand tools and other wood working equipment; and 4) Determine the proper grade, size, and type of lumber or wood substitute materials required for the job.**NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.