The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 4/19/26 NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted above. See additional information section for details.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. For this position experience should demonstrate you are capable of performing basic journey-level carpentry tasks with routine supervision, successfully completing less complex projects like constructing simple handrails, signs, or decking. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. Incumbent utilizes journeyman knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. Perform a variety of journey-level carpentry work needed to construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and/or other items made of wood. Use skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Plan and carry out carpentry projects from initial layout to completion, ensuring accuracy, spacing, fit,structural soundness, and finished appearance. Construct and repair a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window Set up and operate a wide variety of woodworking machines and tools. Assemble items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, anduse various glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Use wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings,counter tops, and moldings.