CARPENTER

To qualify for this WG-9 Carpenter position, you must demonstrate through experience and training the ability to perform carpentry work without more than normal supervision. The screen-out element requires constructing and repairing wood structures, interpreting blueprints, and operating power and hand tools. No specific length of experience is required, but quality of experience is key.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid US driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) continuously.
• Must participate in medical surveillance programs due to exposure to harmful agents.

Construct and repair wood and wood substitute structures requiring close fit and structural soundness.

• Mill heavy lumber, cut bevels, rabbets, chamfers, grooves, and compound miter joints.
• Apply plastic laminates to wood surfaces such as counter tops and desk tops.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently.
• Repair metal office furniture including desks, chairs, and filing cabinets.
• Work with hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, veneers, and gluing agents.
• Install door and window sashes and apply caulking and filler materials.
• Disassemble, replace, or remove worn items such as rollers, latches, hinges, and damaged tabletops.
• Construct and repair building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, and trim.
• Operate power and hand tools including portable drills, saws, sanders, routers, and table saws.

• Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civili…
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal pr…

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay may be required.
• This position requires exposure to high noise levels.
• Certain incentives (Recruitment, Relocation, Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized.
• ICTAP candidates must provide agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they are determined Best Qualified.
• For questions, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].

NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC is a command within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), responsible for providing engineering, construction, and facilities management support to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The command oversees public works at naval installations across the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring operational readiness through maintenance and repair of infrastructure. This Carpenter position is part of the Public Works Directorate, which handles day-to-day facilities upkeep and construction projects. Working here means supporting the Navy's mission by maintaining safe and functional buildings and structures.