Planner and Estimator (Carpenter)

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command • Chambersburg, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with the Directorate of Public Works. The Planner and Estimator develops detailed job plans for construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects by sequencing trade work and identifying the labor, materials, equipment, and estimated man-hours required. The incumbent inspects work sites, applying journeyman-level carpentry experience, trade practices, drawings, sketches, specifications, time constraints, and material availability to determine project requirements. The position prepares labor and material cost estimates using computerized estimating systems, engineered performance standards, historical data, and shop mathematics. Work may involve doors, windows, fencing, gates, finishes, coatings, roofing, flooring, plumbing, masonry, concrete, sheet metal, and related work, excluding electrical work. The incumbent operates a motor vehicle for site visits and performs routine driver maintenance in support of planning, estimating, inspection, and coordination duties.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance (Tier 3: Noncritical-Sensitive, Moderate Risk), possess or be able to acquire a valid State Driver's License, and complete a one-year probationary period. Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category. There is no specific length of training or experience required, but applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision. This job has no education qualification requirement.

Work may require bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Work is performed indoors and outdoors; indoor work may take place in shop areas with moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery. A career with the U.S. government provides employees and their families access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, including developing standard work sequences and job plans, preparing cost estimates for routine construction and maintenance projects, visiting job sites, preparing sketches, and resolving standard issues independently.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials, measurement, and layout.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance (Tier 3: Noncritical-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
• Must possess or be able to acquire a valid State Driver's License.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must qualify under one or more of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans for construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects, sequencing trade work and identifying required labor, materials, equipment, and estimated man-hours.
• Inspect work sites and determine project requirements using carpentry experience, trade practices, drawings, sketches, specifications, time constraints, and material availability.
• Prepare labor and material cost estimates using computerized estimating systems, engineered performance standards, historical data, and shop mathematics.
• Plan or estimate work involving doors, windows, fencing, gates, finishes, coatings, roofing, flooring, plumbing, masonry, concrete, sheet metal, and related work, excluding electrical work.
• Operate a motor vehicle for site visits and perform routine driver maintenance in support of planning, estimating, inspection, and coordination duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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