Wood Crafter Leader

Summary

This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care and Nursing Home or the West Los Angeles Campus. The work includes performing work as a Journeyman Woodcrafter and leading a crew of Journeyman Woodcrafters and Carpenters.

Duties

• Directing the daily unit activity to include: assigning work orders, ordering parts, maintaining parts inventory, inspecting completed work, etc.
• Obtaining information and/or directions from supervisors on improvement projects and other work related issues.
• Maintaining technical knowledge for the building, repair, modification and maintenance of all structures, including sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, shelves, cabinet work, etc.
• Works closely with the Building Maintenance Shop Foreman on all types of new installations, in-house project work, structural maintenance, inspection of contractors' submittals, project blueprints, etc.
• Incumbent inspects all contractors' project work and work sites, and review of new shop equipment submitted by vendors.
• Working alongside other tradesmen to solve problems requiring multiple disciplines.
• Assuring tradesmen follow instructions, perform work in a workmanship manner, and meet assigned deadlines.
• Assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of all shop equipment, hand tools, and proper use for safe operation.
• Reports to the Maintenance Foremen (Structural Unit Supervisor) for direction and supervision.
• In addition to performing the duties as a journeyman wood crafter, the incumbent must have the ability to lead three or more workers to perform their duties.
• Work Schedule: MON TO FRI; 3:00pm – 11:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Wood Crafter Leader/PD11072O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) Other (1) Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
• If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
• Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans' Preference.