- The U.S. Supreme Court seeks a master cabinetmaker to manage its staff of six cabinet makers. Not being hired through civil service, the opening is posted on USA Jobs website, with contact information at a website and at the Supreme Court itself.

Responsibilities include repair and modification of existing original furniture and woodwork, supervising all aspects of shop operations, and infrastructure, tools/equipment, supplies/materials, and safety. Five years experience as a Cabinetmaker or Woodworker required. Extensive knowledge of the characteristics of a variety of hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, veneer, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents and related woodworking materials. The ad follows:

Supreme Court Of The United States
Job Title: Cabinetmaker/Finisher Supervisor
Department: Judicial Branch
Agency: Supreme Court Of The United States
Job Announcement Number: N/A

SALARY RANGE:
$62,467.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 10, 2011 to Thursday, January 27, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:
WS-4605-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
yes
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute.

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervising up to 6 employees and the overall operations of the Cabinetmaking and Finishing Shops. Incumbent is a working Supervisor. Responsibilities include repair and modification of existing original furniture and woodwork, supervising all aspects of shop operations, and infrastructure, tools/equipment, supplies/materials, and safety. Establishes priorities, develops schedules, assigns work and oversees quality and performance. Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and training. Performs other duties as required.

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Responsible for supervising up to 6 employees and the overall operations of the Cabinetmaking and Finishing Shops. Incumbent is a working Supervisor. Responsibilities include repair and modification of existing original furniture and woodwork, supervising all aspects of shop operations, and infrastructure, tools/equipment, supplies/materials, and safety. Establishes priorities, develops schedules, assigns work and oversees quality and performance. Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and training. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High school diploma required; higher education desirable. Five years experience as a Cabinetmaker or Woodworker required. Extensive knowledge of the characteristics of a variety of hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, veneer, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents and related woodworking materials. Basic refinishing skills required. Supervisory experience required. Experience in dealing with high level government officials and other dignitaries. General experience in machine maintenance, safety, general administration and supply administration desirable. Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Best qualified applicants will be contacted to be interviewed.

Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Supreme Court Required Documents

TO APPLY, please FAX to the Supreme Court of the United States at 202-479-3076 the following FOUR required forms:

* OF-306 – Declaration for Federal Employment*

* OF-612 – Optional Application for Federal Employment*, along with

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Phone number: 202-479-3404

*Optional Forms 306 and 612 can be obtained from www.usajobs.opm.gov

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Personnel Office
Phone: 202-479-3404
Fax: 202-479-3076 Agency Information:
Supreme Court of the US
1 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Fax: 202-479-3076