- Position Title
- Pipefitter
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12731286-25-JAF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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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.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' 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 Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
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).
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 answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
(SCREEN-OUT) Do you have the ability to do the work of a Pipefitter without more than normal supervision? Related duties consists of Journeyman level experience as a plumber/pipefitter in an industrial setting; checking, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing all types of low to high pressure piping and steam systems; Troubleshoots, repairs, and diagnoses problems with facility steam traps and heating control devices; Estimates necessary materials such as pipe or fittings and assemblies needed; installing, modifying, repairing, and replacing building plumbing systems; use of hand tools; read and interpret blueprints, building plans, schematics, and shop drawings. 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.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Responsible for checking, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing all types of high, medium, and low pressure piping and steam systems and equipment, fittings, pressure regulating valves, hand or automatic valves and auxiliaries of the steam distribution system, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps, radiators, dietetic steam-heated cookers, ovens, convectors, and various types of sterilizers in the hospital.
3.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and diagnoses problems with facility steam traps and heating control devices.
4.
Runs supply lines of gas, air or water with proper connections, controls, valves, waste lines, etc.; replacing worn or unserviceable components, servicing valves, purging tanks, opening clogged lines, maintaining free-flowing waste systems, proper regulation of gas flame stoves and heaters.
5.
Lays out and installs various kinds of pipe sections, fittings, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline, and the hanging or laying of assemblies into position.
6.
Estimates necessary materials such as pipe or fittings and assemblies needed.
7.
Identifies and mark's locations through which pipes will pass or be installed, works from mechanical drawings, specifications or manufacturing data and improvises/makes modifications to systems in compliance with all safety codes and regulations.
8.
Reports observed unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor or appropriate official.
9.
Knowledge and skill needed to read and interpret blueprints, building plans, schematics, and shop drawings.
10.
Formulates, affects, interprets and or implements management policies, operating practices.
11.
Uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts/ circumstances.
12.
Knowledge and skill in installing, modifying, repairing, and replacing building plumbing systems, and ability to locate pipes behind walls, under floors, and above ceilings by relying on knowledge of how systems should be routed and slanted, reading skill to measure, cut and thread pipe and tile, and to hook up equipment to already installed systems and to use shop mathematics.
13.
Knowledge of steam heating systems, and the technique of estimation and measurement, involving fractions, decimals linear and angular systems, and the elementary principles of mathematics.
14.
Ability to determine sizes and install such equipment as risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, pressure regulators, valves, traps, and unions.
15.
Responsible for the use and safekeeping of tools, materials, and equipment.
16.
Plans work sequences, selecting tools and materials needed to complete assignments.
17.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools, such as tapes, rules, hacksaws, sliding squares, dividers, chalk lines, flanges, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters, grinders, templates, star drills, pipe wrenches, plumb bobs, closet augers, pipe bending and threading tools, soldering, drills, welding torches, cutting and shop equipment.
18.
Responsible for installation, relocation, removal, modification, performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, natural gas, steam, hot/cold water systems, and all other laundry equipment and units.
19.
Makes in field decisions to correct or prevent problems which would result in system faults or unscheduled power failures.
20.
Traces and locates problems and complete repairs and installation.