Wood Worker

Job summary

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Major duties

Plans, constructs, and repairs a variety of supply, shipping, and storage containers and similar items. Selects the proper type and grade of wood/wood substitute from a few grades of soft pine, fir, plywood, and masonite. Selects containers, protective devices, cushioning materials, methods, and techniques needed for packing a variety of tools, parts, equipment, and other items. Custom packs various items that cannot be made to fit into containers of standard size. Applies highly detailed knowledge of cleaning, drying, and preservation methods to material. Operates a variety of power tools and material handling equipment.

Qualification

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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. Physical Effort: The wood worker uses power and manual tools while performing competitive, tiring work for long periods of time. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and arm movement is required. Sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions. The work requires continuous lifting, carrying, and using tools and materials that weigh up to 60 pounds. Sometimes heavier weights are lifted and moved with the assistance of others or lifting devices such as floor hoists or cranes. May be required to operate Forklift/MHE equipment if properly trained and licensed.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements/competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.