Pipefitter.

Bureau of Indian Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Indian Education seeks a Pipefitter WG-4204-10 to inspect and repair complex piping systems across facilities. You will install and modify pressurized piping, service hydronic networks, and support pumping systems while following federal standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, precise measurement, and working with specialized tools to ensure safe, efficient operation of water and gas systems in multiple buildings. Strong supervision is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Meets minimum qualification requirements by closing date.
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water, sewer, steam, natural gas, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Installs, modifies, fabricates, and repairs pressurized piping and related systems.
• Repairs domestic water systems and fire sprinkler piping; maintains valves and regulators.
• Performs precision pipe fabrication using torches, pipe machines, and measurement tools.
• Assists with installation/repair of pumping systems including sump and condensate pumps.
• Balances hydronic systems to ensure proper circulation and temperature distribution.

Skills

Work independence

Equipment knowledge

Technical practices

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Tools usage

Troubleshooting

Job description

Duties

As a Pipefitter WG-4204-10, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Repairs and maintains water, sewer, steam, natural gas, and fire sprinkler systems; including: hot water heaters, regulating valves, fixtures, and back flow devices.
• Installs, modifies, fabricates, and repairs pressurized and specialized mechanical piping systems, including hydronic heating loops, chilled water lines, steam/hot water systems (where applicable), compressed air, and natural gas/fuel distribution networks.
• Repairs and installations of domestic water systems; fire sprinkler system piping; repair of valves, regulators, filter systems, toilets, sinks, and associated piping.
• Performs precision pipe fabrication (cutting, threading, bending, brazing, welding) using pipe machines, torches, and specialized measurement tools.
• Assists with the installation/repair of mechanical pumping systems; including, sump pumps, brine pumps, condensate pumps, and pulverizing systems.
• Balances hydronic systems to maintain proper circulation and temperature distribution across multiple buildings.

NOTE:

Position is also being advertised under competitive service announcement number BIE-13098734-27-JCJ DE.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the

Applicants Will Be Rated On The Following Job Elements

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Measurement and Layout
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools Equipment
• Troubleshooting

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Additional information

Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service:

The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Bargaining Unit Status

Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation

The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

• 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal
• 2) proof of eligibility
• 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application

Status Candidates: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)

Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible,

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.