Wood Crafter

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This position is in the Administration Facilities Management Division (AFM), Maintenance Department, Carpenter Shop of the National Gallery of Art. This position is responsible for making and repairing high-grade wood and non-wood items throughout the facilities, to include fine furniture and cabinetwork. In this position you will: Utilizes a wide variety of wood and non-wood items with intricate, interlocking parts that fit and join precisely. Responsible for cutting, matching, forming, cementing, cleaning, polishing, removing scratches, finishing, and annealing acrylic in various thicknesses and sizes to achieve the final product. Plan and estimates material requirements, fabrication time, and installation schedules for woodcraft projects involving cases, walls, cabinets, and historic building components to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of work. Responsible for efficiently and effectively using unusual and specially ordered materials where possible error would result in great monetary and time loss. Interpret scale detail using AutoCAD, Sketchup and/or hand drawings; reading and understanding construction blueprints; and analyzing and changing construction details as necessary with prior consultation and approval. Use radial, band, panel, and table saws, tenoning and mortising machines, surface planers, jointers, shapers and lathes, drill press, disc and drum sanders and panel routers. Determine the type of material, such as wood, metal, plastic, or glass required to fabricate cases, panels, graphics and other complex exhibition components as well as historical building components. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Tools and Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair Technical Practices Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Measurement and Layout Knowledge of Materials Minimum Qualification Screen-Out Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PLEASE NOTE: AS PART OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS APPLICANTS WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A PRACTICAL EXERCISE. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Salaire : $36 – $43/Per Hour

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. Every day, hundreds of employees—from electricians to data analysts, educators to carpenters—bring the museum to life for all to enjoy.