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The pipefitter works in Engineering Service under the supervision of the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor.
Learn more about this agency12/10/2024 to 12/30/2024
$26.45 - $30.83 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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CAZM-12635314-25-JV
823262400
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
On a regular and recurring basis, work involves installation, maintenance, and repair of steam and plumbing systems and equipment such as high, medium, and low pressure steam supply lines; vacuum and condensate return lines; hot and cold water systems; drainage lines; gas and sewage lines; steam heating; steam generation: steam generators; flash and expansion tanks; condensate, vacuum, and circulating pumps; radiators; autoclaves; sterilizers; flatwork ironers; tumblers; dishwashing machines; fire hydrants; automatic fire sprinkler systems; water heaters; gas cooking equipment; sanitary and storm sewer; water closets, tubs, and showers; etc.
Incumbent plans and lays out work, figures pressures, and ensures that piping, valves, fittings, reduction couplings, elbows, and other parts are proper for the work. Test systems and equipment after completion of work for proper circulation, flow, pressure, and leak-free joints.
Incumbent responds to after work emergency calls from the Boiler Plant Operator and requests of the Administrator, Administrative Officer of the Day, Engineering Chief and Associate Chief, and by telephone call-out to make repairs of work as required.
Familiarizes self with how job activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling and disposal and/or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades. In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program, seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental public health and resource protection law, regulations, and VA requirements.
Incumbent performs other duties as required.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD07967A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12635314.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/823262400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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