Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Independently installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a variety of new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, water closets, tubs, backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly which involves interpreting and applying building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other plumbing guides/codes, and using shop mathematics.
• Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principal devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices.
• Uses and maintains tools such as tapes, rules, plumb bobs, hand and power pipe threaders, cutters, pipe wrenches, angle drills, sewer cleaning equipment, various gas detectors and meters.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications which include backflow device tester and repair technician.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary period or trail period
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• Position may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle, an appropriate, valid driver's license will be required
• Selectee may be required to assist with other crafts
• Position may be required to frequently lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance
• Position may require the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Position may require employee to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places
• Position may require the employee to work inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; sometimes repairs and installations are made outside in bad weather
• Position may require employee to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.
• The plumber has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200 Plumbing And Pipefitting Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Ideal Candidate: Is someone with integrity who takes pride in their work but also is a TEAM player! Is Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications. Adherence to all facility work rules and housekeeping/cleanliness. Knowledge of various fire extinguishing systems, equipment, and installation procedures to replace and test for proper operation. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall of systems; and of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment. Knowledge of accepted trade practices, national, and local fire extinguishing systems and plumbing codes. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, practices and programs. Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing suppression systems to include supply and distribution equipment without more than normal supervision. Skill in using and maintaining tools of the trade such as wrenches, pipe cutters, pipe groover, threader, soldering torches, augers, arc welders, and drill presses, etc. Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems. Ability to plan and lay out work, determines methods of approach by utilizing technical manuals, shop directives, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, work requests, tools, equipment and parts.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
2. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
4. Measurement and Layout
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Trouble shooting

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.