This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), at Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC in the Mechanical Section of Engineering Service. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair and maintain the piping and plumbing systems throughout the medical center.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Working from blueprints, plans, sketches and other specifications the incumbent plans lay-outs and fabricates piping systems in relation to walls, passageways, obstructions, locations of machinery and other considerations. Systems may include those which supply gases and fluids for engineering machinery, for plumbing, and special purpose equipment such as found in hospitals, clinics, laundries, galley, housing, industrial buildings and facilities. Bores holes in structures through which piping must pass, installs pipes with necessary hangers, brackets and other necessary support, aligning for welding, soldering and brazing where required otherwise gauges, traps, thermostats, back-flow preventer units and other devices and connects pipe to fixtures and equipment. Packs and adjusts and repairs valves of various types. Repairs leads and clears obstructions in piping and makes necessary adjustments for proper operation under pressure. Operates pipe threading machines, hand tools, electric sewer augers, fans, pumps and other trade-related tools and equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned that are necessary in meeting the needs of the Medical Center. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD02495A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: May handle or carry weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at intervals. Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, walking, climbing, stooping, ability for normal mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, normal hearing and vision. Must have physical capacities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold, excessive noise, confined areas inclement weather and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to or from worksites. Must be able to work from ladders and platforms and work in awkward and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents ae present. These agents may include physical and chemical agents ae present. These agents my include, but are not limited to; fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, etc. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examination to assess his or her medical qualification for duty involving work with these agents.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 11/27/2023 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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. 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:Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)TroubleshootingUse 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. Note: 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

If you are claiming to qualify based on your education, your application must include an official or unoffical copy of college transcripts that demonstrate this information.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: here

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: here

Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov/

Contacts

• Address Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Anisha Trice
• Phone: (804)675-5000 X8942
• Email: [email protected]