This position is located at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

Duties

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles. The Plumbing Worker performs a variety of duties associated with the repair and operations of the irrigation system at the Tahoma National Cemetery. Performs maintenance, repairs, overhaul, layout, and installation of utility systems such as water treatment and purification, irrigation - manual, automatic and computerized; and drainage. Coordinates, monitors and schedules the operation of the entire water management system. Coordinates with watering partners in managing reclaimed water used for irrigation systems. Installs and repairs plumbing systems and is expected to respond to system emergencies during non-duty hours. Perform duties of Cemetery Caretaker, on an 'as-needed' basis, as determined by the Foreman to meet the operational needs of the cemetery. Incumbent will occasionally set and align headstones, perform interment functions and complete other duties as assigned- to include operating all required equipment necessary to complete the assigned work. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Plumbing Worker/ PD1613700 The full performance level of this position is WG -07. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,10/04/2023. Your background must demonstrate work involved in the plumbing trade with experience specific to the maintenance and operation of in-ground irrigation systems preferred. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Dexterity and SafetyPlumbing and PipefittingTechnical CompetenceUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Physical demands on the incumbent consists of walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, tugging, and climbing. Must be able to lift 50-pounds (Incumbent is expected to request assistance whenever performing tasks that require lifting more than 50-pounds). Must be able to walk in all types of terrain and soil conditions. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outdoors. Incumbent is subject to discomfort from working in unnatural positions for long periods in a variety of weather conditions. Must work under stress and strain in dust, dirt, mud, water, and be exposed to foul odors and equipment noises. Incumbent is exposed to occupational injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, shock, vibrations, and dust, as well as other potential hazards working with machinery, saws, and electrical and/or test equipment while performing duties of this position. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98042 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]