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. For this position, you must have the ability to do the work of a Pipefitter without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties.
Related experience includes but is not limited to: perform journeyman level duties such as installing, repairing, removing, modifying, aligning, calibrating and overhauling systems and equipment; troubleshoot and analyze malfunctions of high-pressure piping, water, gas, fire suppression; cut and weld new steel piping to retrofit new units; and interpret blueprints and sketches.
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.
- Measurement and Layout
- Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
- Troubleshooting
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.
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The pipefitters frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weight up to 501bs. On occasion, the pipefitter may lift and carry items that weight over 501bs.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the winter and summer usually dusty, dirty and greasy. Frequently in wet, cold, cramped locations. Pipefitters are subject to bums from steam pipes, gas burning equipment, welding, torches and molten solder. Pipefitters are subject to infection from unsanitary working areas such as sewers, waste traps, and lines. Also, working around areas where bad smelling fumes are present.