Selectee will work in the Insulation Section of the Facility Management Service. Selectee will develop designs and layout, cut, font, joint assemble and install all types of insulating materials on equipment and systems within Puerto Rico or neighboring islands, such as St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Duties

Included, but are not limited to: Plan and layout work using the principles of triangulation to prepare models, templates, and sketches of items to be insulated. Use a variety of diagrams, sketches and drawings and other specifications to construct the insulating forms into desired shapes allowing for seams, joints, thickness, and shrinkage. Assemble and form insulating material to cover irregular shaped valves, flanges, tees, elbows, and other surfaces not suitable for block insulation. Able to use tools such as knives, rasps, scissors, rulers, electric hand saws and gasket pinches. Work with fiberglass, mineral fiber form glass, unicellular foam, silica and a variety of prefabricated blocks, pads, sheets or molded forms, fire retardant cement and caulking compounds and canvas cloth. Assist senior members of the shop in their performance of their duties in the correction of deficiencies. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, may work on weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Insulator/PD08083A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/22/2024. 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. This position has a language proficiency requirement: 1. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. 2. Must be proficient in spoken Spanish. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Selectees work will require moderate physical exertion and involve prolonged standing and occasional crawling or bending to reach working areas.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: William Warren
• Phone: 6159833252
• Email: [email protected]