This position is located in the Pipefittimg Shop (56A), Hull Division (TRF-310), Repair Department (TRF-300), TRIDENT Refit Facility (TRIEREFFAC), Kings Bay, Ga.

Duties

You will follow blueprints, sketches, shop drawings, verbal instructions, templates, or targets as guides to complete piping installations. You will interpret diagrams, sketches, and blueprints for location to bore holes in bulkheads, decks, walls, floors, ceilings, or other obstructions to permit passage of pipe. You will verify compliance with technical directives to successfully perform pipefitting tasks in ship projects. You will operate welding, cutting, and burning equipment to cut, bend, thread, and assemble pipe fittings. You will align pipes, valves, fittings, and joints to verify ends match accurately. You will check all installation assemblies and piping fittings to verify necessary clearances have been allowed. You will install piping systems for ships or submarines. You will identify low pressure piping systems to avoid system malfunctions.

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current IT-II Level Designation Certification.
• 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 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.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

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 this position is: Do you have the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision WG-10 Ability to assist journey-level pipefitters with the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems. Ability to learn the proper use of tools and shop equipment associated with the pipefitting trade. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and technical specifications to successfully complete assigned tasks. Ability to possess detailed knowledge of equipment, components, and materials related to pipefitting operations. Ability to fabricate piping system assemblies by cutting, bending, brazing, and beveling materials as required. WG-08 Ability to prepare equipment and components for installation in compliance with safety and technical standards. Ability to apply technical knowledge in the repair and installation of piping systems. Ability to use various pipefitting tools, such as grinders, brazing torches, measuring instruments, and hydraulic pipe benders, to accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to assist in troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, and installing tank level indicators under the supervision of journey-level pipefitters. Ability to maintain, repair, and test submarine piping systems and components, ensuring operational functionality and compliance with specifications. 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=Overview https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200 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.

Contacts

• Address TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY 990 USS Thomas Jefferson Dr Kings Bay, GA 31547 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]