Plumber Job in Washington, DC

The incumbent is responsible to repair, inspect, operate, service, troubleshoot, maintain and install new and existing plumbing equipment that consists of sewage, potable water, sanitary, steam heating high temperature, storm water, chilled water, heating, hot water, gas, air and fire sprinkler.

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U.S. Citizen

• Lays out and plans the modification and installation of air, gas, and high temperature water systems using blueprints, sketched and floorplans.  Sets up system routes, places and cuts route openings, places hangers for proper pitch and elevation and installs parts such as regulators, valve, expansion joints, gauges and pumps.   

• Repairs and maintains piping and related systems containing heating system hot water, domestic hot and cold water, chilled water, sanitary and sewer drain lines and sprinkler irrigation systems.  Repairs, reconditions, and install various types of valves used in the Gallery’s heating and plumbing and air conditioning systems, such as strainers, check valves, relief valves, floats, pressure reducing stations, gate valves, coils, and steam valves expansion tanks and condensate lines.  Repairs, reconditions, maintains and installs pump accessories, restroom fixtures, specialty sinks, water fountains, water closets, center sets, lavatories, wall and floor mounted urinals, showers, ice-machines, sewage ejection pots/pits and drain lines.  Test and initiates repairs to various valves such as check valves, gate valves and backflow preventer.  Cuts and threads brass, black and galvanized pipe.  Solder or brazes brass or copper pipe using oxygen/ acetylene equipment.  Clear blockages in the sanitary and storm sewage systems.  Adjust and maintain steam pressure reducing stations ranging form 250 to 5 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG).  Maintains and repairs plumbing and irrigation systems and associated equipment. 

• Install entirely new plumbing systems for staff and public facilities as required.  Install, modifies and repairs high temperature hot water heating coils, balancing valves, strainer, shut off valves, regulating valves, storage tanks, expansion tanks and make-up feeders.
• Incumbent is responsible for the tracing of hard-to-locate defects or problems and completing repairs, modifications, installations and maintenance of steam water and sewage systems with little or no advice.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings in order to lay out and plan the installation or modification of piping and utility systems; also contributes to the development of those blueprints and drawings by collaborating with engineers and others responsible for them.
• Must possess skill required to measure, cut, thread and install to specified lengths and angels.
• Responsible for selecting proper tools, deciding correct method and techniques to use to complete assigned work with little check during its progress.
• Makes regular inspections of equipment associated with plumbing, sprinkler systems, heating fixtures, storm drain systems, sanitary sewage systems, domestic hot water tank, domestic potable water, backflow preventers, and water coolers in the Gallery, Sculpture Garden and greenhouses.  Makes inspections of plumbing fixtures, steam piping and equipment in the building to determine if they are functioning properly and safely. 

Qualifications

Education

Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

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Benefits

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

For Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: The quality categories are defined as: Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified.

Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.

Well Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures)

Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

The National Gallery of Art uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.

• Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Other supporting documents:
   • Cover Letter, optional
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal, optional
   • Your most recent Promotion, Within Grade Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
   • Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
   • Disability Annuity Termination: Notification of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
   • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, and 30% Disabled Veteran Eligible: DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.
   • Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state, or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
   • Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13832: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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