Pipefitter

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what the applicant can do against what the work calls for. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of applicants are compared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. If applicants have the ability to do the work, they are considered eligible for the job.

Applicants who appear to meet the prescribed Screen-out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. While a specific length of training and/or experience is not required, applicant responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed resume work history information. Assumptions will not be made regarding applicants' experience and duties performed.

Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Ability To Use and Maintain Tools Equipment Troubleshooting All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Pipefitter WG-4204-10, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Repairs and maintains water, sewer, steam, natural gas, and fire sprinkler systems; including: hot water heaters, regulating valves, fixtures, and back flow devices.

Installs, modifies, fabricates, and repairs pressurized and specialized mechanical piping systems, including hydronic heating loops, chilled water lines, steam/hot water systems (where applicable), compressed air, and natural gas/fuel distribution networks. Repairs and installations of domestic water systems; fire sprinkler system piping; repair of valves, regulators, filter systems, toilets, sinks, and associated piping.

Performs precision pipe fabrication (cutting, threading, bending, brazing, welding) using pipe machines, torches, and specialized measurement tools. Assists with the installation/repair of mechanical pumping systems; including, sump pumps, brine pumps, condensate pumps, and pulverizing systems. Balances hydronic systems to maintain proper circulation and temperature distribution across multiple buildings. NOTE: Position is also being advertised under competitive service announcement number BIE-13098734-27-JCJ DE.

For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.