You will serve as a Woodcrafter located in Independence National Historical Park, in the Asset Preservation and Maintenance Division. This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.
Major duties: Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs complex carpentry and fine woodworking involving the construction, repair, restoration, and reproduction of high-grade furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, and decorative woodwork for use in offices and historic buildings, where accuracy, fit, and appearance are critical. Plans, lays out, and fabricates wood components and assemblies by interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and preservation standards; selects appropriate materials, tools, and methods; and produces closely dimensioned work using precise joinery and finish techniques.
Repairs, alters, installs, and maintains structural and finish carpentry elements of buildings and structures, including framing, floors, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shelving, and related features, ensuring structural integrity, proper fit, weather-tightness, and visual compatibility with historic construction. Designs and constructs custom fixtures, jigs, templates, and special tools to accomplish non-standard or highly detailed woodworking and carpentry tasks, and operates and maintains a wide range of woodworking machinery, power tools, and hand tools.
Leads and provides technical guidance to assigned workers by explaining work methods, demonstrating techniques, ensuring adherence to safety and preservation requirements, and coordinating work with architects, preservation specialists, and other trades as required. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.