Carpenter - Senior

Title: Carpenter - Senior

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary of $50,000 - Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This position will be located in Blackstone, VA working on the Fort Barfoot base. Fort Barfoot is a medium-sized federal installation of 41,000 acres, 2,000,000 SF of buildings, and numerous ranges and is operated by the VaARNG for training Reserve Component, active Army, and other unit services. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of real property at the Maneuver Training Center (MTC), Fort Barfoot and State Military Reservation (SMR), Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

Provide journeyman-level trades work for the Buildings & Structures Branch to include wood working, structures & finishing, and painting for MTC, Fort Barfoot and other VaARNG facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of carpentry, wood working, wood crafting, blocking & bracing;

Journeyman-level building & structures trades experience;

Knowledge of cement finishing, masonry, & roofing;

Knowledge of painting & insulating;

Knowledge of basic safety and OSHA procedures and regulations;

Ability to read and interpret drawing and technical specifications and apply to the work;

Skill in oral and written communications;

Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and confined spaces;

Ability to carry, lift, and place into position equipment weighing 50 pounds while wearing protective/safety equipment in all weather conditions;

Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is required.

Additional Considerations

Relevant Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Certification/Licensure strongly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “