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Plumber

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works Operations & Maintenance Division
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the US Army Installation Management Command, Directorate of Public Works, Operations & Maintenance Division located on Fort Greely, AK.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/25/2024 to 10/06/2024
Salary
$36.17 to - $42.17 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Greely, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
IPA1244370356108HW
Control number
810959200

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Duties

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  • Responsible for overseeing new installations, alterations, and overall preventive maintenance.
  • Plans and lays out work, ensuring proper routing, placement, slant, slope, fall and operation of systems and equipment
  • Maintain plumbing systems and equipment additions and/or deletions.
  • Makes repairs to steel and PVC service lines. Works with threaded, solvent weld, and acetylene weld pipes and fittings.
  • Performs preventive maintenance. Flushes the system to identify blockages and verify systems integrity.
  • Assists with break down repairs, emergency and trouble calls.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
  • Due to work environment, must be able to obtain and maintain a respirator card and asbestos removal and backflow testing certificate.
  • Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator of vehicles to carry self, tools and equipment, and sometimes other employees to work site. Must be able to
  • Obtain and maintain a government vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicles operated.
  • Must respond to emergency calls after regular working hours.
  • Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a Tier 2 investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience performing common Plumber tasks and/or duties under close supervision to include setting up and installing plumbing systems (e.g. sewage, water, oil, air, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, back flow preventers devices / assemblies, fire sprinklers systems and showers); determining equipment, tools, and parts needed for plumbing repair work; AND interpreting instructions for final assembly on plumbing parts or systems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to stand, stoop, bend. Kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and where parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally handles heavier items, usually with assistance of another person or of mechanical devices. Work is frequently done from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all types of weather. The work is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Exposed to mud, water, and fumes. Frequently exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections from unsanitary work sites. Incumbent has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones. Protective devices such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat, and safety shoes are required. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirt with sleeves are worn. Responds to emergency calls after regular working hours.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
  • Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Since Alaska is considered an overseas location, statutory return rights are applicable in many circumstances for current DoD Employees.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf.
  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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