Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, is seeking a skilled trades worker in the Pipe Shop, Facilities Management Service. The position involves pipefitting and plumbing duties for repair and maintenance of building piping systems under the Pipe Shop Supervisor.

Candidates must meet all job requirements by the closing date. The selection process assesses training, experience, and ability to work with minimal supervision, as outlined by OPM standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work.
• Qualifying experience will be evaluated using the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Volunteer work can be credited toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Pipefitting and plumbing duties for repair and maintenance of building piping systems.

Skills

Equipment Assembly, Installation,  / ?

Technical Practices

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Job description

This position is in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The position is in the Pipe Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Pipe Shop Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves pipefitting and plumbing duties for the repair and maintenance of building piping systems.

To qualify for this position,

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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:

• Screen Out: Without more than normal supervision - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices - Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) - Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading).
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to 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.