Carpenter (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Wellfleet, MA

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About The Position

Carpentry Workers and Carpenters perform intermediate to journey-level carpentry work to construct, alter, maintain, and repair buildings, structures, and other features made of wood, wood substitutes, and composite materials. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for the Seasonal Staffing Office at Cape Cod National Seashore is October through April, although timing may vary with weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is November.

The role includes inspecting and repairing damaged carpentry components; selecting suitable materials and fasteners; and following established safety procedures, work instructions, blueprints, drawings, specifications, building requirements, and applicable historic preservation standards. Carpenters measure, cut, shape, assemble, and install materials using hand tools, power tools, woodworking equipment, and established construction techniques. Work may involve floors, walls, decks, doors, windows, stairs, handrails, partitions, and other wooden or composite features. At the WG-09 level, the carpenter independently plans, lays out, and completes journey-level projects, determining work methods, materials, and sequences, and performing skilled construction, repair, and finish work requiring close tolerances, structural soundness, and accurate fit.

Work is performed in indoor workshops and outdoor work sites. Outdoor work may involve severe weather and varying temperatures. The position entails exposure to tool-related hazards and other environmental conditions, and requires use of personal protective equipment as appropriate. Duties may require work on ladders, scaffolds, rooftops, or elevated platforms and travel over rough, uneven terrain. Seasonal appointments may be temporary and may be terminated based on funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Applicants must meet the age requirements stated in the announcement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education or student-employment conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds; duties may require lifting or carrying more than 50 pounds.
• Must be physically fit and demonstrate the knowledge and ability required for the job-related factors, including performing the work without more than normal supervision, interpreting instructions and specifications including blueprints, using and maintaining tools and equipment, equipment assembly/installation/repair, knowledge of materials and technical practices, and measurement and layout.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and average at least 2 points across all job elements to be considered qualified.
• A specific length of time or experience is not required; qualification emphasizes the quality of experience. Experience and training must be described and documented in the resume.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• May be required to occupy government quarters; housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• If required to operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties, must have a valid driver's license; must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair deteriorated or damaged carpentry components.
• Select and use appropriate materials and fasteners, and perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Interpret and apply work instructions, blueprints, drawings, specifications, building requirements, and applicable historic preservation standards.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and install carpentry materials using hand tools, power tools, woodworking equipment, and established construction techniques.
• Construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden structures and components, including floors, walls, decks, doors, windows, stairs, handrails, partitions, and other features made of wood, wood substitutes, or composite materials.
• At the WG-09 level, independently plan, lay out, and complete journey-level carpentry projects; determine work methods, materials, and sequences; and perform skilled construction, repair, and finish work requiring close tolerances, structural soundness, and accurate fit.
• Comply with applicable safety and occupational health requirements and wear personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed