- Position Title
- Pipefitter
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12698179-25-SH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 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 or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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,
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- 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
- 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.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Please select the appropriate response(s) regarding your referral eligibility:
5.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
6.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
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.
(Screen-Out) Ability To Do The Work Of A Pipefitter Without More Than Normal Supervision: Select the appropriate response to the statement below that best describes your experience to meet the qualifications for this position. Refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for qualification requirements. 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the work of a Pipefitter (WG-10) without more than normal supervision?
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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.
2.
Utilizes thorough knowledge of high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems, utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings and equipment, and insulating materials/properties, the position is established to install, maintain and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems; install, modify and repair utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment
and install or replace old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work.
and install or replace old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair, installation or maintenance work.
3.
Installs/modifies and repairs new and existing high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as nitrogen, oxygen, steam heating, steam generation, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum/circulating pumps, and radiators.
4.
Installs/modifies, and repairs systems by setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation, determining, and installing risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in combinations needed to support system pressures and to ensure proper system operations.
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.
5.
Installs/modify, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
6.
Installs/modify, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper system operation. Installs equipment by completing routing and placement of systems leading to equipment, seating, hooking up, and testing equipment.
7.
Ability to plan and lay out various plumbing system equipment installations and modifications, such as gas and water line routings, openings, slants; location/ arrangement of water closets, sinks, and fire sprinkler equipment.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDES BLUEPRINT READING).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks; supervisor checks overall work for adequacy, accuracy, appearance, and compliance with accepted trade standards, practices, and regulatory code requirements.
9.
Plans and lays out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and various operation piping systems and equipment.
10.
Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints; use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles.
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.
11.
Ability to measure insulation dimensions for pipes and valves; cut, form, and install insulating materials on items with bends, slopes, angles, cylindrical surfaces, or curves; fill cracks or smooth rough spots with mud and trowel and apply the cloth to cover insulation to complete installations.
12.
Measures, cuts, trims, and fits insulating materials to remove and replace old insulation; uses knives and scissors to cut, form, and install materials.
13.
Knowledge of shop mathematics is sufficient to accomplish surface measurements with rules.
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.
14.
Is responsible for use and safekeeping of tools, materials, and equipment.
15.
Skill in pipefitting and plumbing trade methods and techniques, such as joint and valve sizes; aligning pipes, valves, fittings, and joints; installing braces and supports; install combinations involving couplings, unions, and joints; and wipe or pour lead joints and seating equipment.
16.
The work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks; supervisor checks overall work for adequacy, accuracy, appearance, and compliance with accepted trade standards, practices, and regulatory code requirements.
The following tasks pertain to your knowledge of TROUBLESHOOTING.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
The work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks; supervisor checks overall work for adequacy, accuracy, appearance, and compliance with accepted trade standards, practices, and regulatory code requirements.
18.
The work requires the Incumbent to plan and lay out work; plan work sequences; selects tools and materials or equipment; determine work methods and techniques and accomplishes
assigned task in accordance with accepted trade practices.
assigned task in accordance with accepted trade practices.
19.
Independently accomplishes work assignments by interpreting information and determining nature/extent of maintenance, installation, or repair required.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: 1) Job title 2) Duties (be as detailed as possible) 3) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) 4) 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. 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.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).