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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory work involved in constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, partitions, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches, and other items using wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials. The work requires knowledge of construction and repair techniques; the type, grade, and working characteristics of wood and wood substitute materials such as strengths and applications, and skill and accuracy in the operation of hand and power tools and equipment.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the WOOD WORK FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Is Not In Demand Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) someSome    
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Is Not In Demand Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) someSome    
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Associate Constructor (AC) Is Not In Demand American Institute of Constructors (AIC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
LEED Green Associate In DemandIs In Demand Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Single Spindles II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Multiple Spindles II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Slide Forming Level II - Slide Forming Operations II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Machining Level II - Manual Turning Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Machining Level II - Turning II - Between Centers Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome    
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) Is Not In Demand National Association of the Remodeling Industry mostMost    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 4607 - Carpentry. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Construction Carpenters mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Construction Laborers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Helpers--Carpenters mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Machinists mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Painters, Construction and Maintenance someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Rough Carpenters mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) is an entry-level certification. The CDT is a prerequisite to CSI's other certification offerings. The CDT allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of the construction process, contractual relationships, and construction documents. To earn a CDT certification, candidates must have a high school diploma/GED and pass an exam.

Click here to go to Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is an intermediate-level certification. The CCS allows candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of contractual relationships, document organization, and document preparation. A CCS is an individual who is able to administer a contract for construction according to CSI guidelines. The candidate would have an understanding of agreements, conditions of a contract, Division 01, as well as researching and sourcing products. To earn a CCS certification, candidates must have experience in the field and be able to pass an exam.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Applicants are not required to have any minimal education, experience or training, however passing the exam is required.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS), Machining Level I certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Level I credentials identify and recognize machinists with the requisite skills required of a machinist who can perform machining tasks that involve job planning, benchwork, and layout work. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and a written examination. The performance assessment includes manufacturing a part, setting-up and operating a machine, and writing a program.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part.  There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area.  Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements.  One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Associate Constructor (AC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Associate Constructor (AC) certification is an entry-level certification recommended for recent graduates of a 4-year Construction Management Program or those transitioning into construction management from other industries. AC is the first level of certification in the Constructor Certification Program offered by AIC. AC's are individuals that have a high level of skill and knowledge in managing the process of construction. Candidates must agree to abide by the AIC Code of Ethics, ensuring that they are professional and ethical members of the industry.

Click here to go to LEED Green Associate COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), LEED Green Associate credential is for individuals new to green building as well as product manufacturers, students, real estate professionals and contractors. LEED Green Associates have general knowledge of green building practices and know how to support other professionals working on LEED projects. GBCI recommends that candidates have exposure to LEED and green building concepts through educational courses, volunteering or work experience. To earn the LEED Green Associate credential, candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Single Spindles II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Multiple Spindles II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Slide Forming Level II - Slide Forming Operations II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Manual Turning COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Turning II - Chucking. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation, which states: Given a print detailing a part requiring milling, drilling, turning, and grinding, verbal instructions, and appropriate references, formulate a set of strategies to manufacture the part, and write a detailed process plan including a quality plan for that part. Provide sketches as needed. Make a presentation explaining each of the process plan steps to be taken; identify all major components and functions of the machine tools, and all major hand tools, measuring tools, tools and fixtures, and work materials, provide the rationale for the speeds and feeds selected.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Given a CNC lathe, candidates must create a qualified CNC Program, setup and operate the lathe, change tool alues as necessary, replace and qualify tooling as necessary. More information about the performance evaluation can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part.  There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area.  Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements.  One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part.  There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area.  Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements.  One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part.  There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area.  Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements.  One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Board of Certification Safety Professionals (BCSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification is an entry-level to intermediate-level construction workplace safety credential. The CHST is designed for individuals who demonstrate competency and work part-time or full-time in health and safety activities devoted to the prevention of construction illnesses and injuries. Candidates should be responsible for securing safe and healthy conditions in construction projects or job sites. Candidates must meet minimum work experience of three years in the field of construction. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Turning II - Between Centers COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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