To qualify for this WS-10 PIPEFITTER SUPERVISOR position your resume must demonstrate:
(1) the
Screen Out AND
(2) the six individual
Job Elements
(1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PIPEFITTING, PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WORK
REQUIREMENT: Plans, coordinates, directs and supervises the activities of Pipefitters, Plumbers and Maintenance Mechanics engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of high-pressure piping systems, plumbing systems and equipment.
At a minimum, you must demonstrate journey-level knowledge of the pipefitting and plumbing trades and ability to lead or oversee others performing work in those trades.
Duties of a Wage Supervisor include:
(1) planning sequence of tasks, establishing deadlines and priorities and assigning work;
(2) providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with procedures;
(3) coordinating work with other trade shops or work units;
(4) estimating labor and resource costs and requisitioning materials;
(5) investigating issues related to costs, productivity and requirements;
(6) observing work in progress and inspecting completed work;
(7) maintaining administrative and operational records;
(8) scheduling leave and employee training;
(9) conducting formal and informal performance appraisals; and
(10) administering corrective actions on conduct or performance problems.
(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum) journey-level knowledge of the pipefitting trade and ability to guide or assist others in performing work in the trade based on the following Job Elements:
- knowledge of pipefitting
equipment
- ability to apply conventional pipefitting
technical practices
- ability to read and interpret pipefitting
instructions
-- ability to
measure and lay out pipefitting materials
-- ability to use and maintain pipefitting
tools
- ability to perform
troubleshooting on piping systems
YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE DUTIES YOU PERFORM THAT SHOW YOU MEET THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Reviewers can only rate your application on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.
Do not simply list projects on which you work or describe your work in terms of general accomplishments or achievements.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).
This is an emergency / mission-critical position. You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays.
(1) The Pipefitter Supervisor is responsible for all Plumbing Shop operations; manages all assigned personnel, administrative and productions tasks, ensures compliance with policies, procedures and processes, delegates appropriate responsibilities, oversees production, workloads and scheduling, routinely provides guidance and training to meet customer and organizational mission needs.
(2) Responsible for ensuring all Maintenance Mechanics, Plumbers, Pipefitters and Pipefitter Work Leaders understand and follow mandated safety procedures and wear mandated safety gear.
(3) Work is performed in cramped quarters, inside and outside, which are usually dirty, dusty and greasy.
(4) Pipefitters often work in tiring positions for prolonged periods. Works from scaffolds, ladders and platforms, man lifts and in areas which are hard to reach or operate in. Stoops, bends, kneels and climbs in the performance of tasks. May often assume uncomfortable positions.
(5) Frequently carries, lifts and handles parts and equipment weighing usually up to 50 pounds and occasionally above 50 pounds.
(6) May be subject to abnormal heat and bad smelling fumes while installing and repairing steam lines in cramped quarters.
(7) May be subject to burns from hot water and steam while repairing leaks in high-pressure steam piping, and to strains, cuts and bruises while working with wrenches on heavy pipe.
(8) May be subject to infection from unsanitary worksites, injury from use of power tools and occasional use of caustic soda and hot lead and falls from working on ladders and scaffolds.
(9) Must understand and follow mandated safety procedures and wear mandated Personal Protective Equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves and any other gear deemed required by the supervisor.
(10) May be required to wear a respirator and may be required to shave to ensure a proper fit.
(11) May be required to report to work or remain at workstation to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday because of hazardous weather and other emergency situations.
(12) May be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions. Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year around.
(13) Incumbent may be required to wear a uniform while working at the duty station.
Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at FWS Qualifications Guide.