Furnishings Artisan

The Furnishings Artisan performs highly skilled cabinetmaker work crafting, repairing, and installing custom cabinetry and furniture for the Senate wing of the Capitol building. Work includes building and maintaining complex cabinetry with a focus on precision woodworking and meeting quality standards. This position applies cabinetmaker expertise to review sketches, plans, and other drawings for feasibility, create accurate layouts of work and determines material needs. Work also includes operating, cleaning, and general maintenance of shop equipment. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Furnishings Fabrication Supervisor with little or no guidance on work methods, including the selection of woodworking tools and equipment. The Furnishings Artisan, serving as a cabinetmaker, works closely with members of the Sergeant at Arms Capitol Facilities team and the Architect of the Capitol to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the Furnishings Division.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Reviews sketches, plans and other drawings; creates accurate layouts of work and determines material needs; may measure space for dimensions; works collaboratively to provide instruction, assistance and technical guidance to fellow Furnishings Artisans. Constructs complex cabinetry and other furniture and woodwork; operates a variety of tools such as table saws, shapers, lathes, routers, planers, and related powered equipment and hand tools to cut, mold, shape and turn wood, finish, join and fit pieces. Repairs office furniture. Installs cabinetry including freestanding and built-ins. Operates, cleans, and maintains Cabinet Shop equipment. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education
High school diploma (or GED).

Required Work Experience

Five to ten years of experience in cabinetry and furniture building, with demonstrated progression of artistry and evidence of skill development over time.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Advanced knowledge of the practices, techniques, and methods of woodworking and shaping; extensive knowledge of equipment setup and maintenance.
Ability to design, shape, and build complex cabinet and furniture projects with unique shapes and designs in a timely manner and with precise fit and joints.
Ability to cut and machine cabinet parts and components accurately and efficiently with minimal waste and error.
Ability to read and understand measured shop drawings and schematics with multiple views and sections; ability to calculate angles.
Ability to operate a wide range of power equipment and hand tools to achieve precise cuts and fits, decorative carvings, inlays, and timesaving templates and patterns.
Ability to work safely and effectively in building, repairing, and maintaining cabinetry and furniture.
Working Conditions

Work requires frequent physical effort standing, bending, stooping, arm movement, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
Heavy lifting (carrying of items more than 50 pounds).
Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust.
Work requires employee to wear uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment besides a respirator).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.