You will serve as a Pipe Welder in the Maintenance Branch, Production Department, Public Works Department Kitsap of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest. This is a developmental position with a full performance level of WG-11. Applications will be accepted at WG-10 and WG-11 levels.

Duties

You will evaluate utility conditions needing repair and plan repair evolutions. You will perform pipe and structural welding applications, operate oxyacetylene and electric arc welding apparatus in fabricating parts, pipefitting, structural applications, preheating, and post-heat treatment, as needed. You will use special techniques to perform full penetration welds within prescribed tolerances that will pass testing requirements. You will control metals and techniques to prevent distortion and meet weld dimensions, using fillet gages, etc. You will set up purges and operate purge equipment, control critical temperatures and operate portable grinding and finishing equipment. You will use established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environments, including the proper use of PPE. You will use and maintain tools, including computer controlled systems, specialized test equipment, and related testing devices. You will maintain records and document your actions.

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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret 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 obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.
• This position may require occasional travel from normal duty station. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain current certification per perform various types of welding work. Welding proficiency is verified by destructive and non-destructive testing of welds.
• This position may be required to work overtime. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position.

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. For WG-10, 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: The ability to perform common tasks including performing gas welding processes at the journey level. You work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. For WG-11, 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: Performing some tasks including working to written weld specifications and technical work documents, consistently producing welds that meet acceptance standards of NDT, strength, and pressure testing. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. 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 NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]