You will serve as a Plumber in the Public Works Division of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC ALL PRB3XX.

Duties

You will work on high and low pressure systems such as steam, compressed air lines, water, etc. You will plan and lay out the installation and modification of various systems and equipment, such as the arrangement of water closets, sinks, and fire sprinkler equipment. You will interpret and apply building plans, blueprints, and shop mathematics to determine piping systems and plumbing systems. You will use accepted trade methods and techniques, such as wiping and pouring lead joints, soldering, seating equipment for the proper operation of the systems. You will leverage tools and equipment, such as plumb bots, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots.

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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You may be required to report for duty or held in a duty status to provide support before, during and/or after special emergency situations, such as but not limited to destructive weather disasters, or periods of increased security threat.
• You may at any time be reassigned to a similar position at any site or workstation within the commuting area.
• You may be assigned to perform tasks in non-trade related fields as an assistant/helper as workload requires.
• You may be required to serve on-call duty on a rotational basis.

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: ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES: 1) Working on high and low pressure systems such as steam, compressed air lines, water, etc.; 2) Planning and laying out the installation and modification of various systems and equipment, such as the arrangement of water closets, sinks, and fire sprinkler equipment; 3) Interpreting and applies building plans, blueprints, and shop mathematics to determine piping systems and plumbing systems; 4) Using accepted trade methods and techniques, such as wiping and pouring lead joints, soldering, seating equipment for the proper operation of the systems; 5) Leveraging tools and equipment, such as plumb bots, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots. 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]