This position is located within Engineering Service, Plumbing Shop. The incumbent conducts a variety of duties as a journeyman level Plumber, which includes numerous skills in a variety of areas to include, but not be limited to planning, layouts and completion of installation, modification, repairing and utility, supply and disposal systems, gas, water and oil distribution systems, fire sprinkler systems, hot/cold water systems, steam traps, tubing, pumps, valves, welding, and some electrical.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Independently plans, layout, installs, modifies, and maintains repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as steam lines, return lines traps, unit heaters, hot water tanks, thermostatic valves, pipe covering, condensate pumps, pressure reducing valves, safety valves, chemical pumps, and other parts of a complete steam system, fire hydrants and post indicator valves. Independently reads and interprets specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics, building plans, and equipment manuals, and installs equipment and utilities as required by these documents. Installs plumbing system parts that carry water, gas, air, storm, and sanitary sewerages; installs traps, lavatories, commodes, cast iron, plastic, glass, steel, clay and/or fiber pipe, PVC, CPVC, PEX, and PEX fittings, copper tubing, pipe and fittings, and other types of plumbing equipment. Maintains, adjusts, and re-calibrates timers and computers on lawn sprinkler systems. Performs tests after completion of install, seating, hooking up, etc. to ensure proper operation of equipment. Performs all tasks with little or no advice from supervisor and any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm;Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency Position Description Title/PD#: Plumber/PD03466A Physical Requirements: Work involves/requires push, pull, reach, walks, stand, crawl, keel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained period of time and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent may lift, carry parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally over for considerable distance. Leg, arm, and back muscles are used extensively. Occasionally handles items weighting up to 100+ pounds. May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and mechanical lifts. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Driver's licensure is required - Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Biloxi VA Medical Center 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 US
• Name: Brittne Pence
• Phone: 7138257943
• Email: [email protected]