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Overview Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 11/25/2024 to 12/16/2024
This job will close when we have received
100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $30.79 - $35.92 per hour
Pay scale & grade WG 10
Location 1 vacancy in the following location:
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential 10
Job family (Series) 4201 Miscellaneous Plumbing And Pipefitting
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number DLADSR-25-12623992-DHA
Control number 820940700
This job is open to The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
Videos Duties
- Serves as a Plumber/Pipefitter responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, utilities, fire protection, high pressure steam piping, and related pump systems.
- Maintains, tests, and repairs sprinkler system components, including alarm valves, dry valves, and quick opening devices, pipes, and valves.
- Conducts inspections of maintenance, repair, and installation projects, involving plumbing and the sprinkler systems, performed by contractors to ensure compliance with specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract.
- Uses plumber tools to diagnose defects and malfunctions and make repairs (e.g., wrenches, stock and dies, pipe cutters, pipe vises, etc.).
- Conducts regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, completes inspection sheets, and requests work orders on major repairs.
- On an intermittent basis, the incumbent may be required to report for duty during the night or on weekends to perform emergency repairs. Occasional scheduled and non-scheduled overtime required.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- License/Certification: Must obtain a Back Flow Testing License to enable the testing and maintenance of Back Flow Devices within one year of employment.
- License: Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate government vehicles.
Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to do the work of a Plumber/Pipefitter without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as installing, repairing, and maintaining facilities, fire protection, and other equipment; using plumber tools, wrenches, pipe cutters, pipe vises, etc. to diagnose defects/malfunctions and make repairs; maintaining daily records, completing inspection reports, and answering trouble calls.
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, 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort: The incumbent makes repairs and installation from ladders, scaffoldings, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: The incumbent of this position worked inside and outside where it is dirty, dusty, and greasy. Installs and makes repairs in areas where foul smelling fumes are present. Must be able to wear all types of respirators, safety shoes, glasses, gloves, aprons, asbestos gloves, and all types of protective clothing. Occasionally is exposed to possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Frequently is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, bruises, scrapes, and infections. Occasionally is exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Subject to work with or around asbestos piping and covering.
The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone.
ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies:
- Ability to do the work of a Plumber/Pipefitter without more than normal supervision (SOE)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. and Troubleshooting
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. and Technical Practices
- Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment and Measurement and Layout
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:
- Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g., tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
- Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
