Pipefitter

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, seeks a Journeyman Pipe Fitter who can perform pipefitting duties and, when needed, plumbers tasks with no more than normal supervision.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards and the screening process described in the vacancy notice. The role is within the Maintenance & Operations Section, Engineering Service, at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading).
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic).

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Tool Use

Equipment Repair

Interpret Instructions

Technical Practices

Job description

This position is required to perform Journeyman-level duties assigned of a Pipe Fitter and shall have ability to do the Plumber work without more than normal supervision. The position is in the Maintenance & Operations Section, Engineering Service, at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, Washington.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

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.