- Position Title
- Pipefitter
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-RES-OCR-12362121-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
2.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Pipefitter, WG-4204-10 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your responses to the questions in the questionnaire and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you select.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience 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.
1.
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on the level of experience, education, and/or training, that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a WG-10 level Pipefitter.
2.
Must be a licensed plumber in accordance with s. 145.06 Wis. Stats. and registered with the State of Wisconsin Department of Industry, and Human Relations, Safety & Buildings Division to conduct backflow performance tests and installation or replacement of RP valves. Are you licensed and registered?
The following statements pertain to your Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Install and operate high- and low-pressure piping systems, plumbing systems, and related equipment (such as steam heating, steam generators, radiators, etc.)
4.
Install plumbing fixtures such as sinks, water closets, drinking fountains, toilets, wash bowls, showers, drinking fountains, RP valves sprinklers, radiators as well as piping for HVAC units.
5.
Align pipes, valves, fittings, and joints for accurate match.
6.
Install, maintain, and test backflow prevention, reduced pressure zone valves, regulating or pressure reducing valves.
The following statements pertain to your Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Install and operate relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints and other pressure supporting and controlling devices to control pressure, flow, and circulation.
8.
Figure pressures and fixtures units within a system and ensure that piping, valves, fittings, and equipment are proper for the work.
9.
Relocate existing plumbing systems such as (water, sanitary, heating and drainage) and such plumbing fixtures such as toilets, wash bowls, showers, drinking fountains, RP valves sprinklers, radiators.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of new and existing piping systems, plumbing systems, and equipment.
11.
Lay out and install piping, fittings and flexible branches at the proper level and incline.
12.
Maintain and repair pipeline systems, RP valves and plumbing fixtures including searching for and correcting such troubles as vacuums or obstructions in lines, open or leaking valves, etc.
The following tasks pertain to your skill in Measurement and Layout.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Use plumbing tools and equipment to cut, bend, thread, tape, and other operations necessary in working with PVC plastic, glass steel, stainless steel, brass copper, aluminum, tin, cast iron, lead as well as corrosion resistant alloy pipes.
14.
Use a full range of pipefitting and plumbing tools and equipment.
15.
Layout, calculate, and requisition the types and sizes of piping, fittings, regulating, or pressure reducing valves, pressure relief valves, check valves and accessories needed for new installations of systems and equipment.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Interpret and apply building plans and blueprints to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles.
17.
Perform work assigned orally and through written or electronic work orders based on building plans and blueprints.
18.
Determine the proper placement, layout, testing and making final adjustments of the plumbing systems.
The following tasks pertain to your knowledge of Trouble shooting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Test systems and equipment and make adjustments in piping systems until satisfactory performance has been achieved.
20.
Hydrostatically tests, pressure vessels such as retort chambers, air receivers, pulping digesters, etc.
21.
Trace and troubleshoot pipelines, systems, and equipment to locate and repair leaks and trouble spots.
22.
(DEMO NON-PROF) Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
23.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.