Duties

• You will troubleshoot high-pressure piping systems and determines need for modification and/or repair to insure proper and safe operation.
• You will determine the proper slant, slope, fall, or level of installation to provide for proper flow, drainage, and sanitary operating conditions.
• You will utilize safety practices and procedures by following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• You will demonstrate the use of plumbing tools and equipment to make installations/repairs.
• You will interpret blueprints, charts and sketches to install or modification high pressure piping systems.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of
two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a
PIPEFITTER without more than normal supervision performing: 1) Installing and modifying new and existing high-pressure piping systems and
equipment; 2) Planning, laying out and installing piping systems and equipment from blueprints, sketches, etc.; 3) Repairing leaks, clearing
stoppage, and making changes for proper functions. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes
tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200

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

N/A

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

A 40 hour work week is typical for this position.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in
hard-to-reach places. The work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dust, and greasy. May be required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The work may involve exposure to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. May occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation
incentive may be authorized.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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.