PLUMBER

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of journey level plumbing duties such as installing, repairing, and modifying water supply, sewage disposal, gas distribution, oil lines, and similar utility systems and equipment. • Independently installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a variety of new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment • Plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly • Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment • Uses and maintains tools • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200, Plumbing and Pipefitting Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a PLUMBER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall of systems. 2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices. 4. Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision. 5. Skill and ability in using shop mathematics, measurement, and lay out such as angles, arcs, and circles. Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems. 6. Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as rules, levels, plumb bobs, dividers, various gauges and meters, various drain cleaning devices, hydrostatic pumps, and torches. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.