This role involves OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) work and requires a commitment to a 60-hour work week. Hours will be 10-hour days, Friday through Wednesday. The ability to meet these schedule demands is a key requirement of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, adjust, and maintain SHW hardware, including precision work with highly secure locking mechanisms such as X-10 locks.
Assemble, install, and secure STC-rated doors, frames, and accompanying hardware, including closers, ensuring compliance with acoustic and security standards for SCIF spaces. Experience with vault doors is essential.
Frame, cut, and install drywall and finish with attention to soundproofing and structural requirements.
Lay and install carpet, as well as ceiling tiles and grid systems, ensuring seamless, high-quality finishes.
Construct and maintain partitions, enclosures, and other interior SCIF features with adherence to exacting standards.
Understand and implement SCIF-specific construction protocols, including sound attenuation, TEMPEST requirements, and compliance with ICD/ICS 705 standards.
Measure and cut construction materials with precision using hand and power tools, ensuring accurate alignment and craftsmanship.
Work collaboratively with a team while maintaining the integrity of secure environments and adhering to strict confidentiality protocols.
Conduct thorough quality checks on all installations to meet or exceed performance and security standards.
Proactively plan and organize project elements, including putting together material lists, reviewing submittals and specifications, and compiling BOM (Bill of Materials) lists to ensure seamless project continuation.
Use three-week look-ahead to plan ahead and identify potential issues, ensuring the project remains on schedule and avoids standstills.
Qualifications:
Active TS clearance (Required).
Proven experience in carpentry with a focus on secured environments such as SCIFs.
Proficiency in the installation of SHW hardware, X-10 locks, and STC-rated doors and frames.
Solid understanding of SCIF-specific construction requirements, including soundproofing, TEMPEST, and ICD 705 standards.
Familiarity with drywall installation, finishing techniques, and ceiling tile/grid installation.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to work in high-security environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and complete tasks under tight schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working on government or military construction projects.
Certification in construction methods related to secure spaces is a plus.
The ability to compile material lists, read and interpret drawings, and review submittals and specifications.
If you are a highly skilled carpenter looking to perform meaningful work in a secure and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our specialized construction team.