CARPENTRY WORKER Job in Hanover, New Hampshire US

CARPENTRY WORKER

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click National Park Service . WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all qualified U.S. citizens. POSITION INFORMATION: This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1039 hours. Work schedule is expected to be full time. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship Required Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. NPS Uniform Required DUTIES: Back to top This position is located in Cornish, NH within the Division of Resource Management and Maintenance at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site and reports to the Division Chief. The incumbent will independently perform various carpentry duties on historic and non-historic buildings and other park infrastructure. A variety of woodworking methods and techniques will be employed and work will include the use of a range of hand and power woodworking tools. Minor maintenance and adjustments on tools and equipment will be performed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands include lifting heavy objects, such as beams and rafters, as well as working in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to all types of weather, temperatures, and insects. Incumbent works in shops, and at construction and repair sites. Climbs ladders and scaffolds. Work requires reaching overhead, bending, kneeling and other awkward positions. Carry objects up to 40 pounds and will occasionally lift or move items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Some work is performed in shop areas where worker is exposed to moderate to high noise levels and dust. Exposed to hazards associated while working on scaffolds or ladders. Subject to cuts, bruises, slivers, and falling objects. Uses protective equipment such as ear plugs, eye protection, breathing protection, gloves, and helmets. AREA INFORMATION/HOUSING INFORMATION: Saint-Gaudens NHS is located in Cornish, New Hampshire, which is a rural area. The nearest community is Windsor, Vermont, which is three miles away. It has a population of approximately 3,500 and the usual amenities (hospital, churches, lodging, stores, transportation). Larger nearby communities include West Lebanon, NH (11 miles north) and Claremont, NH (10 miles south). Temperatures range from -10 F to +40 F in the winter and +50 F to +95 F in the summer. precipitation is approximately 35 inches annually. The park is open from Memorial Day weekend to the end of October. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Monday, April 02, 2012 . Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. For WG: Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required; however you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Examples of experience for this position include: experience performing carpentry work; modification and repair carpentry work following work orders, sketches or easily understood blueprints; repair and installation of structural items such as rafters, door and window frames, indoor and outdoor trim; develop work sketches and drawings. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements. Your resume must support the response you provide in the screen-out element and all other elements in the assessment questionnaire. Failure to adequately support your responses in your resume will result in a lower or ineligible rating. Requirements 1. National Park Service (NPS) uniformed position. Employee will be required to wear a uniform and comply with NPS uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided to defray the cost of the uniform. 2. Upon review of all qualified applicants, a tentative offer will be made pending the favorable completion of a background investigation. 3. Park housing is not available.