PIPEFITTER - Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will lay out, cut, bend, and assemble various sizes and types of pipes and associated appurtenances required for potable water distribution systems. You will perform fault locating, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, installation and alterations to distribution and piping systems. You will secure system for outages and supervise excavation. You will make hydrostatic tests of various types of piping systems and pressure vessels to determine conformance to standards or to locate other defects. You will perform minor repairs on leaks and/or clear obstructions to insure proper circulation, flow or pressure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 1) Uses various types of shop and portable machinery tools and equipment to cut, bend, silver solder, thread, caulk and assemble various types and sizes of pipes and fittings; 2) Inspects systems to ensure connections to pipes, tanks, pumps, pressure vessels, meters, traps, expansion joints, thermostats and various types of manual or mechanically operated valves are pressure tight. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. PHYSICAL EFFORT Handles pipes, valves, related pipe system, tools, portable pumps, chlorinators, valve operators, meters and equipment of various sizes that occasionally weight up to 100 pounds. Must work in confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, tunnels, manholes and trenches, or above ground level on trestles, bridges, staging, floating platforms and ladders. Requires crouching, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. WORKING CONDITIONS Approximately 95% of the work is performed outdoors. Required to work in open holes or trenches; in mud, water, wastewater, dust, dirt, or even uneven terrain; around vehicular traffic; in darkness with artificial lighting conditions. Works with burning, soldering and heating torches, chipping guns and toxic chemicals. Work in and around asbestos contaminated areas. Exposed to possible injury from falls, burns, muscular strain, falling objects, toxic or explosive gasses, asbestos, and cuts. Also exposed to the possibility of insect bites and stings. Position requires immunizations as recommended by health and industrial hygiene officials and wearing of full face respirators. Performs incidental driving to and from the various work sites requiring a current state motor vehicle license. This position is subject to emergency recall seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The employee may be required to report for work at a location other than permanently assigned location. Occasionally assigned duties require incumbent to enter into and work inside confined spaces. Incumbent will be required to receive pre-placement physical examination based upon the type of work to be performed and hazards to be encountered, an annual examination based on the potential of these hazards and a termination examination upon termination of employment or reassignment to other duties.