Location: Biloxi,MS, USA
Summary
This position is located at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service. The incumbent conducts duties as a journeyman level Plumber-Pipefitter Leader, to include installation, modification, repairing and replacement of parts new and old for steam lines, steam fitting, fabrication, hot/cold water systems, steam traps, tubing, pumps, valves, sewage systems, plumbing systems, patient related equipment, welding, and some electrical.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/03/2024 to 10/15/2024
* Salary
$29.22 - $34.10 per hour
* Pay scale & grade
WL 10
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Biloxi, MS 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 4204 Pipefitting
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
* National security
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
CBST-12564854-25-LPL
* Control number
812675000
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This job is open to
* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy is open to current permanent Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Employees including satellites and CTAP eligibles.
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Duties
* Maintains, installs, fabricates and repairs all types of steam and air trap unit heaters, radiators, convectors, flash tanks, condensate pumps, hot water generators, and air compressors.
* Plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment.
* Obtains needed information or decisions from the Supervisor on problems that arise during work processes.
* Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.
* Ensures safety and housekeeping rules are followed, that machines are operational, and tools are properly used.
* Provides on-the-job training for subordinates as needed and recommends employees for formal training to improve skills.
* Maintains reports and records for the Plumbing Shop.
* Serves as a member of the campus water committee.
* Repairs, modifies, maintains, installs, services, and performs maintenance and preventative maintenance on medical gas, air and vacuum distribution systems and equipment, and on hot and cold water and steam distribution systems and equipment, including piping, lagging, hangers, expansion joints, various types of valves and control devices.
* Maintains, installs, fabricates and repairs all types of steam and air trap unit heaters, radiators, convectors, flash tanks, condensate pumps, hot water generators, and air compressors, solar panels.
* Tests, maintains, inspects, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of complex pneumatic controls and/or sensor devices.
* Repairs, installs, maintains and performs preventative maintenance on all types of plumbing fixtures and equipment, including commodes, sinks, whirlpool baths, basins, lavatories, drinking fountains, etc.
* Maintains, repairs and installs other equipment, systems and apparatus' such as heating and ventilating systems and ductwork, irrigation systems, sewer systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrants and post indicator valves.
* Independently reads and interprets specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics, building plans, and equipment manuals, and installs equipment and utilities as required by these documents.
* Incumbent maintains, adjusts, and re-calibrates timers and computers on lawn sprinkler systems. Performs tests after completion of install, seating, hooking up, etc. to ensure proper operation of equipment.
* Incumbent is responsible for requesting the purchase of materials, tools, parts, and equipment necessary for maintaining all structures inside and out from the Supervisor.
* Knowledge of various types of disposal and utility systems, and understands how equipment is installed and operates.
* Incumbent is thoroughly familiar with the national plumbing and gas codes.
* Knowledge in operation of power and hand tools including welders, brazes, cutters, pipe threaders, grinders, saws, sewer machines, jack hammers, stud guns, and soldering equipment, including silver solder, and other power and hand tools and equipment common to the trade.
* Knowledge and ability to use gauges, meters, and other devices for testing water and steam pressures, temperatures, air balance, etc., including the knowledge and ability to inspect, repair, test and calibrate a wide variety of electrical or pneumatic sensors, gauges, meters, controls and operating devices needed to keep equipment and/or systems functional and in good operating condition.
* Complete knowledge of different types of materials and piping systems and ability to determine which materials are safe and proper for use in different situations.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM - Tour of duty to be determined by supervisor based upon facility needs. Subject to change based upon facility needs
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Leader/PD036890
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
* Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
* You will be required to provide your Valid State Driver's License at the time of the interview and a clean driving record report from the DMV during the online onboarding process.
* You may be required to complete a pre-employment physical
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
* You may be required to serve a probationary period
* Subject to background/security investigation
* Pre-employment physical required
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/15/2024.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
* Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
* Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
* Lead or Supervise
* Measurement and Layout
* Technical Practices
* Troubleshooting
* Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Driver's License Requirement: A current valid state-issued driver's license is required. Note: We cannot accept photographs. Therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification purposes.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent maybe required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, under buildings, dark places, manholes and above ceilings. Some systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, knell, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, carries and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds or more.
Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside and the incumbent is subject to be dirty, dusty and greasy. Sometimes incumbent is required to make repairs and installations in bad, smelly places, outside in cold and hot weather. Thew incumbent works with high, medium and low pressure steam, hot water, contaminated sewage and potential electrical hazards and frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns and infections. During inclement and stormy weather, employee will be called to work in any hazardous conditions that may exist, such as snow and ice removal and storm drainage cleanup.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. 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 accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.