kandidatu USA

Carpenter

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Carpenter job at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The carpenter builds, repairs and maintains structures for the hospital and supports its Community Based Outpatient Centers. The agency is hiring under direct-hire authority, so the job is open to U.S. citizens, with rare exceptions allowed by VA policy.

1 vacancy; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to U.S. citizens. Non-citizens may be appointed only if VA cannot recruit qualified citizens, under VA policy. Veterans' preference rules do not apply because of direct-hire authority, but qualified veterans will receive full consideration.

What you would do

  • Cut, build, install and repair wood, steel and composite materials.
  • Measure, lay out and plan carpentry projects to exact specifications.
  • Install and repair drywall, flooring, roofing and insulation.
  • Build and repair doors, windows, cabinets, trim and staircases.
  • Estimate materials and costs for repair and improvement projects.
  • Do routine machine upkeep, such as lubricating equipment and sharpening blades.

Do you qualify for WG-9?

With experience: No set number of years is required. You must show training or experience of enough scope and quality to do the work, with clear details on your resume. Applicants are rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, 5MB or less, showing relevant experience in detail
  • Resume must show dates and hours per week for each job
  • Complete the occupational questionnaire on the USAJOBS application
  • Other accepted items only if they apply to you, such as DD-214, SF-50 or a license

How you will be rated: Your answers to the occupational questionnaire are first screened for the minimum qualification. Those who pass are rated on job elements such as equipment repair, blueprint reading, materials, measurement and layout, technical practices, tool use, and working without more than normal supervision. Applicants who fail the screen, or who do not submit required documents, are found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be found ineligible.
  • Describe your carpentry work in detail, with dates and weekly hours for each job.
  • Make sure the resume you upload in your USAJOBS profile is the final version, since only the latest resume is reviewed.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitable for federal employment, decided by a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification that is REAL ID compliant
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination, or an approved exemption
  • Considerable standing, stooping, bending and climbing ladders and scaffolds
  • Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds; heavier items need help

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$32.00 – $38.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Marion, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Carpentry (4607)
Announcement
CBSS-13102305-27-CAT

More jobs like this

  • Electrical Utility Carpenter

    Bonneville Power Administration · Pasco, Washington and 27 more
    $68.00 per hour BB Permanent
    Open to everyoneCloses in 5 days

  • Electrical Utility Carpenter

    Bonneville Power Administration · Malin, Oregon and 27 more
    $68.00 per hour BB Permanent
    Special hiring authorities +7Closes in 5 days

  • Carpenter (Seasonal)

    National Park Service · Wellfleet, Massachusetts
    $35.00 – $41.00 per hour WG-9 Temporary
    Open to everyoneCloses tomorrow

  • Carpenter

    Veterans Health Administration · Durham, North Carolina
    $30.00 – $34.00 per hour WG-9 Permanent
    Open to everyoneCloses in 2 days

  • Carpenter

    Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, Ohio
    $33.00 – $38.00 per hour WG-9 Permanent
    Open to everyoneCloses tomorrow