Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Installing, modifying, repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment within facility infrastructures (sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems) in order to locate and tap into main lines, locate system routes, placing and cutting and installing valves and unions, etc; 2) Interpreting building plans and blueprints and apply shop mathematics to determine lay out piping systems and plumbing to include angles, arcs, and circles; 3) Utilizing skills in the use of the accepted trade methods and techniques, such as wiping and pouring lead; 4) Planning and laying out the installation and modification of plumbing systems and reviewing blueprints building plans or specifications to troubleshoot issues with plumbing systems; 5) Reviewing other plumbers' work for proper operation, flow, pressure drainage, and sanitation; performing overhaul work on plumbing systems.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.