You will serve as a Insulator in the Production Division, Public Works Department Great Lakes of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC. This is a developmental position with a full performance level of WG-10. Applications will be accepted at both the WG-08 and WG-10 levels.

Duties

You will measure and identify dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures. You will plan and lay out the work using parallel and radial line development and the principles of triangulation to prepare patterns, templates, and sketches of the items to be covered You will use a variety of blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to construct the insulating forms into desired shapes. You will develop patterns and lay outs, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs all types of insulating materials. You will select materials (e.g., tape, foam, polyurethane) needed to complete insulation projects.

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 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.
• 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 will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.

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 the WG-10 level is: Ability to do the work of a WG-3610-10 Insulator without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by the following tasks: 1) Demonstrating Journey level knowledge of insulating materials and their insulating properties and ability to lay out, form, and install a variety of insulating materials to properly insulate large conventional or one-of- a-kind enclosures that have straight and curved surfaces, and irregular curves and planes. 2) Using skills in all types of asbestos removal procedures, i.e., glove bags, rip-out and encapsulation. These procedures include the prescribed methods for personal protection with respirator and clothing to avoid the further contamination of individuals or area with asbestos. 3) Evaluating and calculating the installation areas and estimate the types and amount of insulation required while considering such factors as, size, shape, temperature, accessibility, environment, and physical appearance requirements of the items or systems to be insulated. 4) Knowing how to measure and identify dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures; and to develop patterns, templates, and drawings, using geometrical constructions and the principles of triangulation to transfer the shapes and measurements to paper. 5) Reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and project plans to identify the dimensional characteristics of the surfaces, curves, angles, and slopes to be covered. 6) Calculating and performing a variety of linear, angular, cubic and circular measurements, and compute such factors as thermal conductivity and sound absorbency to select the proper type and amount of insulation required. 7) Using blower machines to apply sound or heat insulating materials into closed spaces and fabricate molded sections of insulation to enclose unique or unusual structures. 8) Constructing insulation boxes to cover groups of piping elements and enclosed fittings, flanges or valves, and install double layers of insulation on high pressure steam lines ensuring that the staggered joints of the second layer overlap those of the first. 8) Using tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade; and skill in the use of electric hand saws, and gasket punches; skill in working with lacing rings, washers, hooks, and grommets for insulating covers, various vapor sealing compounds, waterproof covers, and fireproof papers for installation on refrigeration units, and cold-water pipes. 9) Evaluating damaged or inadequate insulation normally betrayed by sound, gross appearance, or temperature; and skill to plan and lay out repair and modification projects to ensure uniform finish, stability, and continuity of insulating qualities. The Screen-out Element for the WG-08 level is: Ability to do the work of a WG-3610-08 Insulator without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by the following tasks: 1) Assisting journeyman level Insulators with fabricating and installing insulation on such items and systems as air ducts, heaters, generators, pumps, evaporators, refrigeration units, boilers, and a variety of other large, conventional, or one-of-a-kind enclosures that have straight and curved surfaces, and irregular curves and planes. 2) Assisting journeyman level Insulators assembling and forming bulk insulation to cover irregular shapes for valve, fitting, flanges, and similar parts. 3) Preparing removable or replaceable section of insulation for valves and similar fitting. 4) Assisting with measuring connections, making of paper patterns, cutting insulating material, and sewing parts together. 5) Developing the knowledge to identify all types of asbestos removal procedures such as glove bags, rip-out and encapsulation.6) Developing skills in using tools such as tapes, rulers and squares accurately. 7) Demonstrating competencies in reading and working from drawings, sketches, and oral instructions. 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]