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Position Title
PLUMBER
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command
Announcement Number
DE-10481383-19-LES Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 25, 2019 to Wednesday, May 8, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. This position requires that the selectee to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment. The background investigation may include all or some of the following: a review of any criminal history, past or current indebtedness, legal or illegal drug use, other factors that may impede successful performance on the job.I am willing and able to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment for this position. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment. (limit characters)
4. I am willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 40 pounds in weight. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Read all of the statements below, and then select the response based on your highest level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Adjust plumbing systems for operation, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions. (limit characters)
3. Carry out minor repairs to utility, supply, and disposal systems (e.g., repair broken pipes, unclog drains, replace shower heads and faucets) to maintain plumbing system operability. (limit characters)
4. Cut, bend, thread, solder, cement, and make connections with all types of pipe (e.g., galvanized, copper, plastic, cast iron, plastic, clay tile). (limit characters)
5. Install pipes with hangers, brackets, and other required support to maintain correct pitch and elevation. (limit characters)
6. Install plumbing system components for specific fit and accuracy within allowable limits. (limit characters)
7. Verify system installation (e.g., utility, supply, disposal) has correct slant, slope, fall, or level for flow, drainage, and sanitary operating conditions. (limit characters)
8. Lay out new or existing piping systems for installation or major repair. (limit characters)
9. Measure fixtures (e.g., toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, tubs, water heaters) to plan and lay out plumbing projects. (limit characters)
10. Plan routing and sizing of piping to allow correct operation of plumbing systems. (limit characters)
11. Use measurements specified in work orders to cut, bend, thread, and assemble pipes for fabricating piping systems or sections of piping systems. (limit characters)
12. Align pipes, valves, fittings, joints, braces, and supports to control movement, vibration, expansion, and contraction. (limit characters)
13. Bore holes in obstructions (e.g., walls, floors, ceilings) to permit passage of pipes. (limit characters)
14. Caulk and seal elbows, union joints, pipes, and faucets to prevent leaks. (limit characters)
15. Determine the slope and level needed for installation of piping. (limit characters)
16. Drain systems to determine source of plumbing malfunctions. (limit characters)
17. Prepare records of actions taken to verify plumbing documentation is signed and coordinated. (limit characters)
18. Operate standard machines of the trade (e.g., pipe machines, welding equipment, burning equipment, silver solder equipment) to accomplish plumbing projects (limit characters)
19. Select tools, methods, or techniques to use to carry out plumbing work. (limit characters)
20. Use caulking guns to seal unions, elbows, traps, and faucets. (limit characters)
21. Use hand and power tools (e.g., power pipe threaders, cutters, packing caulking irons, pipe wrenches) to complete plumbing projects. (limit characters)
22. Use hand and power tools to cut openings in structure to install, modify, or replace plumbing fixtures. (limit characters)
23. Use hand tools (e.g., wrenches, manual pipe threaders, cutters, pliers, hacksaws, screwdrivers) to install plumbing fixtures and pipes. (limit characters)
24. Analyze building plans and blueprints to verify plumbing systems comply with building codes and regulations. (limit characters)
25. Follow work orders and instructions to perform assigned plumbing tasks in compliance with required standards. (limit characters)
26. Initiate and complete plumbing assignments with minimal instructions or supervision. (limit characters)
27. Interpret instructions received from supervisor to plan, lay out, and assign work orders to employees to complete plumbing projects. (limit characters)
28. Identify and replace defective parts (e.g., plumbing traps, shower heads, aerators, faucets, hashers, unions, elbows) for operational efficiency. (limit characters)
29. Inspect and test systems and equipment for correct operation, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions. (limit characters)
30. Troubleshoot procedures to determine the most likely source of plumbing breakdown. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
31. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)