Wood Worker

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position will serve as a Wood Worker disassembling and repairing wooden boxes, crates, pallets and similar items Who May Apply: US Citizens 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Wood Worker ~ without more than normal supervision.

Disassembling and repairing wooden boxes, crates, pallets and other similar items used for straight in-line and diagonal bracing.

I can disassemble these items, select reusable parts and make repairs, such as tightening and replacing nails, screws, broken boards, hardware, and other easy to replace parts.

I have used hand and power tools such as hammers, carpenter squares, and nailing machines.

I have moved and stored these completed items and materials using material handling equipment such as electrical, gasoline, or diesel powered forklifts.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs repetitive, tiring work for long periods.

The work involves frequent standing, bending, stooping and reaching. May be required to lift items weighing up to about 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts and moves heavier items.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed in shop areas or other enclosed areas which may be drafty, damp, or overheated. Occasionally works outside in fair weather and sometimes in bad weather.

Is frequently exposed to loud noises, such as those from power saws, hammers, and nailing machines. To avoid injuries and irritations, may wear safety eyeglasses, protective ear devices and/or gloves.

Major Duties:

• Disassemble or repair wooded boxes, crates, and pallets to be used for shipping and storing ammunition.
• Select appropriate materials and methods to build crates, boxes, and pallets for securing and shipping items.
• Install wooden blocks and braces, or other staying devices to secure cargo for shipment.
• Build shipping and storage items such as boxes, pallets, and crates to be used for inline and diagonal bracing.