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 principle 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, hacksaws and power saws, power 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
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Relocation cost or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Shift work and overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
• This position may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver's license will be required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to train and/or guide other personnel in performance of plumbing duties.
• Selectee may be required to assist with other crafts.
• This position requires certification as a backflow device tester, repair technician.
• 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.

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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 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.

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

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Measurement and Layout
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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.