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Learn more about this agency01/21/2022 to 02/01/2022
$24.33 - $28.40 per hour
WG 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
DN-11364007-22-AM
632462400
ALL U.S. CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
Incumbent's work involves installing, modifying, repairing, and maintaining all of the medical center's plumbing and plumbing-related devices.
Incumbent installs all types of plumbing fixtures, soft water systems, dietetic equipment, dental equipment, laboratory equipment, vacuum lines, nitrous oxide, air, gas, piped oxygen, sterilizers, hot water heaters, hot water systems, hydrants, storm drainage, sanitary drainage, chilled water piping systems, and other other plumbing-related equipment.
Incumbent troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs all or part of the above-listed systems, also assisting the pipefitter in repairs of steam-piping, traps, steam-operated equipment, and some installation work.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/08140A
Physical Requirements: Work is frequently performed from tiring and uncomfortable positions requiring stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling; working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms in hard-to-reach places; and may also require heavy lifting and working in areas where space is very limited and temperatures are extremely hot.
Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in damp places where water, mud, or bad-smelling fumes are present and extreme temperatures may prevail. The work is sometimes performed outside in bad weather and the worker may be exposed to scrapes, burns, cuts, and infections.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement- As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Documents Accepted:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/01/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11364007.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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