Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial or domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment.

Duties

Independently installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, plans and lays out a variety of new and existing high-­pressure piping systems expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum, and circulating pumps, disposal systems and equipment such as sewage system and collection components. Plans, lays out, assembles, installs, repair, and/or modification of high pressure piping systems and equipment applying and interpreting information in blueprints, charts, and sketches Examines troubleshoots/tests various equipment industrial plant machinery, high pressure piping systems plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices to determine area(s) of difficulty Performs preventive maintenance services. Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of moderately complex electronic control systems, components, and/or subassemblies. Utilizes safe work practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as construction sites, emergency and routine utility repairs, installations or rerouting utility pipes

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Emergency overtime may be required
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a security clearance. A valid state driver's license, government driver's license and airfield driver's license may be required for the position
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Must be able to obtain a restricted area badge
• As required, may develop, coordinate, schedule, train and/or guide personnel in performance of duties and or programs
• Certifications that may need to be obtained and/or required: State of Louisiana cross connection control; State of Louisiana water distribution license level 3; State of Louisiana water production license level 3 (cont.)
• (cont.) State of Louisiana water treatment license level 3; State of Louisiana wastewater collections level 3; Certificate of completion-USAF fire Suppression systems/Fire Alarm Maintenance course or equivalent; (cont)
• (cont.) • Certificate of completion-Confined space Entry Supervisor; Cathodic protection testing and monitoring certification; Natural gas technician (interior); Natural gas pipeline certification (exterior) (cont.)
• National swimming pool and spa certification
• This position is designated as a key position JAW AF/ 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200 Plumbing And Pipefitting Family, X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Plumber & Pipefitter without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall of systems; and of technical practices in order to plan, layout, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment Knowledge of utility distribution and storage systems and of the physical properties and hazards associated with the handling various types of chemicals, and of preventive maintenance and inspection techniques as applied to utility distribution, storage systems and water treatment. Knowledge of safety, environmental and security regulations, procedures, practices and program Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision. Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problem. Skill and ability to read and use the requirements in technical manuals, shop directives, multi view blueprints, sketches, diagrams, work orders, and other specifications Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as levels, plumb bobs, various gages and meters, hydrostatic pumps, power tools, pressure testing tools and equipment, electrical test and measuring equipment, combustible and toxic gas indicators, and in using shop mathematics, taking measurements, and laying out angles, arcs, and circle Ability to learn Engineering Equipment Operator operation and controls and to learn to troubleshoot electrical controls/operations. Ability to learn and troubleshoot electrical controls/operations PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places also hanging from confined space hoist wearing very uncomfortable safety harness. This requires the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 55 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is done inside and outside where there is exposure to dust, dirt, grease, chemicals, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. The employee is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in adverse weather conditions. Often makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. The employee has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, burns, and infections. Employee also has chemical exposure to Muriatic acid, chlorine, and/or ammonia gas inhalation or work in confined spaces that has the potential for oxygen depleted atmosphere. Employee may be required to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats and other personal protective equipment. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]