- Position Title
- Pipefitter
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-11441250-22-RWS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 29, 2022 to Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this (full-time) permanent position of Pipefitter with the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Marion, Indiana.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards for the WG-4200 Plumbing And Pipefitting Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT - This section includes questions about the minimum qualifications for this vacancy.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION - Please choose from list below one that best describes your employment eligibility.
1.
Are you a current, permanent VA employee?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - This section includes questions about the minimum qualifications for this vacancy.
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT): This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain for the duration of employment a current, valid state-issued Driver's License from one of the 50 U.S. States or Territories.
NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's license.
NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's license.
2.
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain for the duration of employment a current and valid state issued driver's license from one of the 50 US States or territories.
Do you possess a current valid state issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current valid state issued driver's license?
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.
3.
WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION - Do you have the ability to do the work of a Journeyman pipefitter without more than normal supervision that includes Journeyman level experience performing pipefitting work in a hospital or commercial setting. This experience involves the repair, modification, and installation of high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam-generating, steam-heating, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydraulic systems, radiators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and expansion tanks; using a variety of hand tools; reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals. Note: This experience must be clearly identified and supported in your resume by describing the types of systems and your work practices.
NOTE: If you answer "yes" to this question, your resume must support the description selected by providing detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in the positions you have held.
NOTE: If you answer "yes" to this question, your resume must support the description selected by providing detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in the positions you have held.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Possess and maintain a valid Journeyman's (or better) Plumbing License in any state. (Submit copy Journeyman's License (or better), Certificate of Completion or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Plumbing and Pipefitting).
4.
Do you demonstrate any these preferred experience?
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - This section evaluates your knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. For each task below, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Make sure your resume/application supports your selection.
NOTE: Your resume must support the description selected by providing detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in positions you have held and/or training you have successfully.
NOTE: Your resume must support the description selected by providing detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in positions you have held and/or training you have successfully.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Maintain and repair lawn sprinkler systems, storm sewer catch basins, and curb inlets and outlets.
6.
Respond to work orders and repair defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems.
7.
Repair equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems
8.
Determine and install valves, traps, and unions needed for proper system operation.
9.
Trace and troubleshoot pipe lines, systems, and equipment to locate and repair leaks and trouble spots.
10.
Perform installations, modifications, repairs and maintenance to high pressure piping systems, such as hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steam heating, and steam generating systems.
11.
Install and repair water, high/medium/low pressure steam, medical gases, compressed air and other piping systems.
12.
Perform installations, repairs and maintenance to plumbing systems such as hot water heaters, pressure reducing valves, drinking fountains, showers, urinals, etc
13.
Conduct preventive maintenance activities on steam fitting and plumbing equipment.
14.
Perform installation, maintenance, and/or repair of new and existing utility systems and equipment.
15.
Perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections of systems and equipment.
16.
Apply accepted steam fitting and pipe fitting/plumbers trade methods and techniques
17.
Test and make needed adjustments to systems and equipment for proper operation, flow, drainage, pressure, and sanitary conditions.
18.
Utilize shop mathematics and lay out such things as angles, arcs, and circles.
19.
Measure, cut, thread, fit, and install piping to its proper gradient.
20.
Use own judgment to decisions and determine appropriate placement, pitch, incline, and elevation of systems and equipment.
21.
Use tools and equipment, such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, lead pots, etc.
22.
Use tools and equipment, such as sliding squares, plumb bobs, star drills, grinders, and pipe wrenches.
23.
Interpret and work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operations of various piping systems and equipment.
24.
Read and interpret manufacturers' literature and specifications for sizing, estimating, installing, and repairing systems.
VERIFICATION STATEMENT - Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information can result in you being fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) and/or removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). Any information you give may be investigated and responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in you not being considered for this position.
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job/position listed:
Job title Occupational Series and Grade (if a Federal position)
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Job title Occupational Series and Grade (if a Federal position)
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
DOCUMENT REMINDER - Failure to submit a complete application packet could cause you to be made ineligible. Remember to submit your latest SF-50 (if you are a current facility/VA/Federal employee), DD-214 (member 4 copy that shows type of discharge), other Veterans Preference documents- such as SF-15 with disability letter attached, other documentation for proof of other special hiring authorities (such as Schedule A)- if applicable, transcripts/certifications/licenses to show additional related training and/or education, etc. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the appropriate documentation to prove your eligibility and/or qualifications. See the vacancy announcement for specific details on what you need to submit. Please contact Human Resources should you have questions or need assistance with these documents.
(Please note that SF-50's for awards do not meet these requirements and will not be accepted)
(Please note that SF-50's for awards do not meet these requirements and will not be accepted)
MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.