You will serve as a PLUMBER in the Facilities Management & Sustainment Product Line of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will inspect fire pumps and fire pump system components for damage and visually apparent operational deficiencies or impairments. You will review previous test results to determine if there has been a drop in pressure requiring a water supply investigation. You will perform a full flow trip test on dry pipe and pre-action systems. You will identify problems that can arise during or as a result of the testing procedures taking steps to prevent or resolve them. You will record flow volume, pressures and pump speeds in report. You will make repairs by replacing pipe, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads, electrical devices, etc. on faulty or damaged sprinkler systems. You will make repairs to storage tank water heaters, temperature and level sensors.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and annually thereafter.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• May be required to serve as an on-call mechanic on a rotational basis. An on-call duty mechanic is required to carry a cell phone and must remain available to respond on site to after-hour emergencies within two hours.
• May be designated as ESSENTIAL personnel and required to report for duty or held in a duty status to provide support before, during and/or after special emergency situations, destructive weather, disasters or periods of an increased security threat.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and overhauling fire sprinkler systems in accordance with local regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) instructions; 2) Servicing sprinkler systems including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and/or electronic devices that detect, indicate, or regulate pressure and temperature; 3) Performing testing and repairs to dry and wet pipe systems; 4) Repairing and replacing valves, gaskets, seals, and gages; 5) Replacing pipe, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads, and electrical devices on faulty or damaged sprinkler systems; 6) Examining parts for wear using tape measures, levels, and pressure gauges). Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]