- Position Title
- Pipefitter
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSV-12727991-25-SW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 21, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
2.
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.
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.
3.
Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is 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.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (SCREEN OUT): The screen out for this position is the ability to perform the duties of a Plumber without more than normal supervision. These duties include: Inspects plumbing and pipefitting systems; inspects, tests, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance and repairs of domestic water, sewer, medical gas and medical vacuum systems required by NFPA 499, Standard for Healthcare facilities; inspects, tests, troubleshoots and routine maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. 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.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Inspects plumbing and pipe-fitting systems installed, updated, or replaced by outside vendors/contractors at the Roseburg VA Facility in support of FMS Management, Engineering Technicians, and Project Managers to insure no code violation, insufficient piping system, or substandard installation remains
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Ability to inspect, test, maintain, repair or replace facility backflow prevention devices to protect domestic water systems in accordance with Federal, State, local regulatory agencies, and the manufactures recommendations. Documents and maintains testing results
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Ability to maintain and make repairs to water circulating pumps by overhauling to include replacement of bearings, shaft sleeves, mechanical seals, packing, and motor pump couplings in accordance with manufactures recommendations
6.
Ability to read blueprints to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
7.
Ability to design, estimate, perform take-offs for material orders, and inspect projects
8.
Ability to give and interpret oral and written directions, be able to complete operational forms and work records, and work well with others
9.
Possesses knowledge and skill to plan and supervise the layout of the piping systems the incumbent has already designed
10.
Possesses knowledge and skill in inspection, testing, repairing, removal, replacement, and rearrangement of piping, fitting, valves, traps, regulators, and other similar equipment
11.
Make independent judgments and decisions that best serve Maintenance and Repair Supervisor, and other FMS Management
complete its mission
complete its mission
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
12.
Ability to work with plumbing/pipefitting; suppliers/vendors to ensure accounts and material markups are within industry standards, while also working to enhance VA vendor/contractor relationships
13.
Ensures that a backflow prevention assemblies are installed at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply comes in contact with a potential source of contamination and that the backflow prevention assembly is ASSE 1013 listed and certified
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Performs maintenance and repair to personal, fixed and portable hospital equipment, such as steam sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, reverse osmosis demineralizers (RODI), eyewash/shower stations, and backflow preventers
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to campus main utility distribution systems to include steam/condensate piping and valves, domestic water, fire hydrants, building fire department connections, fire sprinkler, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and campus irrigation
water systems
water systems
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
16.
Assist engineers and other FMS professionals in responding to operational issues and troubleshooting problems of specialized piping systems to ensure the mission continuity
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Maintains tools applicable to the work preformed
18.
Troubleshoots/ tests various medical gas systems, fire suppression, plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices.
19.
Incumbent maintains and makes repairs to water circulating pumps by overhauling to include replacement of bearings, shaft sleeves, mechanical seals, packing, and motor pump couplings in accordance with manufactures recommendations.
Certification Requirement: Applicant must be ASSE 6040 certified within 6 months of hire date with the State of Oregon. Incumbent must be State of Oregon certified Backflow Assembly Tester within 6 months of hire date. Certifications must be maintained at all times.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must 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) Salary/Rank etc. Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held References, current or recent supervisor 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. 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.