Mark Arnold
Well-known member
Title: Journeyman Furniture Specialist
Company: U.S. House of Representatives
Posted: 11/24/2009
Discipline: Cabinet & Furniture Making
Discipline description:
Pay Type: Depending Upon Experience
Pay Range: $40,092+
Job Type: Full Time
Job Type Description: Benefits: Health, Dental, Vacation, College Reimbursement, etc.
Description: Job Summary The incumbent serves as a Journeyman Furniture Specialist and performs service calls, complex furniture construction, repair, and the installation of newly constructed furniture as required. The incumbent utilizes and follows internal practices, procedures and management controls to effectively carry out all responsibilities consistently and in compliance with the policies and procedures adopted by the Committee on House Administration (CHA) and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The incumbent must exercise caution, safety, and care when handling materials, working on furniture, furnishings, and with all trade related tools. The incumbent must work independently on assigned projects and utilize good judgment in handling and prioritizing work. The incumbents pay grade and compensation level are determined based on applicable professional experience, job knowledge, past performance, and assigned level of responsibility, in comparison to local market rates of pay for equivalent criteria within the applicable discipline. The position does not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Major Duties: * Ability to construct high-end cabinetry from complex and detailed blueprints. * Skilled at the use of all types of woodworking equipment and stationery machinery. * Proficient in the use of all tools to include hand and power tools. * Capable of demonstrating safe and effective methods for furniture repair, disassembly, reassembly, and construction both on site and in the shop. * Adept at cabinet construction with professionalism and respect to the finishing process. * Responsible for providing quality products, striving for perfection in repairs and construction. * Must have a complete knowledge in all aspects of the cabinet trade to include intricate and complicated cabinet design and construction from start to finish. * Has a complete knowledge of different types of woodworking materials and machinery. * Learn and apply safe and effective techniques for cabinetry trade. * Applicant must adhere to all policies, procedures and Performance Characteristics set forth by CAO/AFL. * Willing to work various shifts, extended hours, or weekends to fulfill the House of Representatives needs. * Learn House campus layout and work in a team environment. * Comprehend and follow Labels, Warnings, Material Data Sheets and Product Data Sheets. * Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor. * Must meet physical requirements and wear all necessary personal safety equipment to include safety shoes, and ear/eye protection when needed. * Capable of safely moving bulky, heavy and breakable material. * Attends related training and retains information. * Performs other official duties as assigned. Requirements: * Preferred: BA, Fine Woodworking/ Furniture Design * Minimum 10 years of relevant experience * Minimum 5 years in fine woodworking and high-end cabinetry * Preferred: provide work portfolio Applicant Instructions: Qualified candidates please submit your resume online at www.house.gov (see employment opportunities, ref. announcement# AFL-001-09). If you are unable to submit your resume online, please fax a cover letter and resume to 202-226-7514. Disclaimer: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age. Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S. C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees, to file Financial Disclosure Statements, for information please visit http://clerkhouse.house.gov/forms/findisc.html.
Contact Information
First Name: Larry
Last Name: Carter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-225-6921
Fax: 202-226-7514
Address1: U.S. House of Representatives
Address2:
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20515
Company: U.S. House of Representatives
Posted: 11/24/2009
Discipline: Cabinet & Furniture Making
Discipline description:
Pay Type: Depending Upon Experience
Pay Range: $40,092+
Job Type: Full Time
Job Type Description: Benefits: Health, Dental, Vacation, College Reimbursement, etc.
Description: Job Summary The incumbent serves as a Journeyman Furniture Specialist and performs service calls, complex furniture construction, repair, and the installation of newly constructed furniture as required. The incumbent utilizes and follows internal practices, procedures and management controls to effectively carry out all responsibilities consistently and in compliance with the policies and procedures adopted by the Committee on House Administration (CHA) and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The incumbent must exercise caution, safety, and care when handling materials, working on furniture, furnishings, and with all trade related tools. The incumbent must work independently on assigned projects and utilize good judgment in handling and prioritizing work. The incumbents pay grade and compensation level are determined based on applicable professional experience, job knowledge, past performance, and assigned level of responsibility, in comparison to local market rates of pay for equivalent criteria within the applicable discipline. The position does not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Major Duties: * Ability to construct high-end cabinetry from complex and detailed blueprints. * Skilled at the use of all types of woodworking equipment and stationery machinery. * Proficient in the use of all tools to include hand and power tools. * Capable of demonstrating safe and effective methods for furniture repair, disassembly, reassembly, and construction both on site and in the shop. * Adept at cabinet construction with professionalism and respect to the finishing process. * Responsible for providing quality products, striving for perfection in repairs and construction. * Must have a complete knowledge in all aspects of the cabinet trade to include intricate and complicated cabinet design and construction from start to finish. * Has a complete knowledge of different types of woodworking materials and machinery. * Learn and apply safe and effective techniques for cabinetry trade. * Applicant must adhere to all policies, procedures and Performance Characteristics set forth by CAO/AFL. * Willing to work various shifts, extended hours, or weekends to fulfill the House of Representatives needs. * Learn House campus layout and work in a team environment. * Comprehend and follow Labels, Warnings, Material Data Sheets and Product Data Sheets. * Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor. * Must meet physical requirements and wear all necessary personal safety equipment to include safety shoes, and ear/eye protection when needed. * Capable of safely moving bulky, heavy and breakable material. * Attends related training and retains information. * Performs other official duties as assigned. Requirements: * Preferred: BA, Fine Woodworking/ Furniture Design * Minimum 10 years of relevant experience * Minimum 5 years in fine woodworking and high-end cabinetry * Preferred: provide work portfolio Applicant Instructions: Qualified candidates please submit your resume online at www.house.gov (see employment opportunities, ref. announcement# AFL-001-09). If you are unable to submit your resume online, please fax a cover letter and resume to 202-226-7514. Disclaimer: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age. Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S. C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees, to file Financial Disclosure Statements, for information please visit http://clerkhouse.house.gov/forms/findisc.html.
Contact Information
First Name: Larry
Last Name: Carter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-225-6921
Fax: 202-226-7514
Address1: U.S. House of Representatives
Address2:
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20515