Carpenter Leader

Summary

This position is in the Maintenance & Operation Section of the Facility Management Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. This position compliments the Carpenter Shop Supervisor and serves as a lead over several employees performing as Carpenters and Locksmiths. Incumbent will 'Lead' 9 individuals: (7) Carpenters WG-4607-09; (1) Locksmith WG-4804-10; (1) Locksmith Helper WG-4804-08

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/28/2024 to 07/08/2024

• Salary

$35.45 - $41.34 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WL 9

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Bronx, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

4607 Carpentry

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBTE-12460355-24-KS

• Control number

797601100

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This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to Current Permanent James J Peters VA Medical Center Facility Employees.

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Duties

Duties:

General Work Leader Responsibilities 60% of work time

• Work leader improves efficiency by passing on to other Carpenters and Locksmiths, instructions received from the Carpenter Shop Supervisor.

• Leads the repairs and maintenance of the campus carpentry-based building operations including repairs, alteration and construction of wall systems, selective cabinetry, ceiling systems, flooring systems (tiles, base); and window systems; which includes the use of subordinate worker, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis.

• The incumbent serves to ensure deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, including planning work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies.

• Coordinates with the supervisor of the shop to determine the required number of workers needed to accomplish specific projects assigned; redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimates labor and other resources; and participates with the Carpenter supervisor in the initial planning of current and future work schedules (e.g., the need for overtime), budget requests, staffing needs; and estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.

• As instructed by Supervisor, work leader starts work by assigning the immediate tasks to individual members of the work group. Work leader also checks on work in progress, for compliance with procedures and regulations, and makes sure deadlines and schedules are met.

• The work leader set the pace towards the efficient operation of the Carpenter shop for the accomplishment of work orders or directions received from Carpentry supervision and/or Maintenance & Operations supervision.

• Work leader assist with the planning of overall leave schedule; determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment.

• Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions from other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.

• Lead provides technical guidance, coordination and review of trades and tasks. Any formal decision will need to be made through the shop supervisor.

Spot checks work in progress to ensure chain of supervision's intent is being met and conforms to regulatory compliance. Reports progress and issues to the supervisor as well as the need for resources to overcome obstacles.

• Work leader assists the Carpenter supervisor by making timely decisions, readily understands complex issues and develops solutions that effectively address problems.

• Reviews work in association with VA Technical Information Library and relays information to supervisor in case requirements are not being met.

Non-Lead Duties 40% of time

• Performs as a Carpenter or locksmith if the need arises and to ensure completion of projects and work orders in a timely fashion.

• Performs as a Carpenter or locksmith during emergencies to continue facility operations.

• Performs as a Carpenter on the interior and exterior of buildings of James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the maintenance, operation, repair, and construction work.

• Duties include work involved in demolition, constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing /replacing wooden components of buildings, building structures, appurtenances, partitions, panels, walls, interior finishes and accessories, tool cabinets, cabinets, bookcases, work benches, walls, ceilings, wood, wood substitutes, metal framing, and suspended ceilings. Door installation and hardware, maintain, repair,

and replace doors and hardware.

• Measures, cuts, constructs, or repairs wood or wood substitutes for items such as scaffolding, staging parts, panels, bins, pallets, concrete forms, dry walls, roof, decking, and suspended ceilings. Measures, cuts, constructs, and installs wood and/or wood substitutes to extremely close tolerances where there must be an exact fit and structural soundness.

• Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, and repairs and modifies building components such as rafters, walls,

staircases, windows, and frames.

• Completes all trim work and can fabricate furniture and cabinetry.

• Maintains repairs, alters repair of various types of walls, ceiling and floor coverings. VCT, tiles & planks, class III solid vinyl, heterogeneous PVC, seamless linoleum, and other material in straight, vertical or horizontal rows. Removes damaged sections for repair or for installation of windows and doors.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8am - 4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter Leader/PD496540

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• You may be required to serve a probationary period

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pre-employment physical required

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/08/2024.

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.

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:

• Communication

• Compliance

• Lead or Supervise

• Problem Solving

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.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• The employee works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places.

• The employee handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds. Occasionally items may weigh more than 70 pounds.

Work Conditions:

Working in wet or humid conditions may be required. Working near moving mechanical parts. Working in high or precarious places may be required. Fumes or airborne particles may be present at worksites. Employees may work in outdoor conditions. Loud noises are typical for this job.

Education

There is no educational substitute for this position.

Additional information

This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

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 qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Financial disclosure not required.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.