Carpenter Helper

Summary This position is located at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois. The Carpenter Helper performs duties of a general mechanic (minor building maintenance-type tasks) and assist journeyman carpenters throughout all areas of the Illiana Health Care System including it's CBOCs.

Responsibilities Mounting artwork and similar decorations Assembling and making minor repairs to furniture including shelving. Installing wall-mounted trash receptacles and sharps containers. Installing bulletin boards, tack strips and marker.

Installing toilet tissue, towel and soap dispensers and repairing them as required. Installing and repairing signs Installing wall-type hat/coat racks, etc Installing curtain track and blinds Repairs desk lock and assembles furniture Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD:

Carpenter Helper/PD08147O Physical Requirements: Walking, pushing carts, stooping, bending, lifting light loads (8-10 lbs) for sustained periods is required. There is contact with plaster and cement dust, paint fumes and other noxious odors on occasion while performing work.

Working Conditions: This position requires working inside and outside occasionally while traveling between buildings and throughout the Illiana Heath Care System. Work is not ordinarily subject to extreme temperature.

There is the hazard of absorption through skin and inhalation of solvents, paints, and thinners, etc, if protective clothing is not worn and adequate ventilation is not maintained in working areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.

Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Your experience as a Carpenter Helper should include, but is not limited to experience in carpentry, electrical, mechanical maintenance and related fields; sufficient formal education is required to enable incumbent to read, write, comprehend written instructions and make simple computations and reports; rudimentary knowledge of electricity, carpentry, painting and furniture repair; continuous attention and concentration is required; must schedule his/her own work so as not to conflict with or disrupt medical personnel involved in patient care (keep down dust, noise, etc. during ward rounds and dressing changes, for example); must be able to plan ahead in order to submit timely requisitions for supplies; and should be able to design for fabrication or specify by description carts, tools necessary to carry out his/her duties.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Additional Information 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.

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

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 https://www.opm.gov/. 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.