Pipefitter

Summary See QUALIFICATIONS for information about this position and conditions that apply. Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs high- and low-pressure piping systems, such as steam heat, steam generation, hydronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, sprinkler and fire suppression systems, sanitary lines, gas lines and related equipment, such as flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators across agency facilities. See DUTIES for more responsibilities. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov). Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background/security investigation results. This is an emergency / mission-critical position. You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays. This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below. See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW TO APPLY sections for other conditions of this position. Qualifications To qualify for this WG-10 Pipefitter position your resume must demonstrate: (1) the Screen Out AND (2) the six individual Job Elements (1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO DO PIPEFITTING WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: Pipefitters in this position install, maintain, modify and repair new and existing high- and low-pressure piping systems, such as steam heat, steam generation, hydronic and hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, sanitary lines, gas lines and related equipment, such as flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators across agency facilities. You must demonstrate fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the work of the- pipefitter trade. At a minimum, your level of work must not require more than regular spot checks and/or guidance during progress and upon completion. (2) JOB ELEMENTS: At a minimum, you must demonstrate the following: -- fundamental knowledge of pipefitting equipment -- ability to apply trade practices to perform common pipefitting tasks -- ability to read and interpret standard pipefitting guidelines and instructions -- ability tomeasure and lay out pipefitting materials -- regular hands-on use of standard pipefitting tools and -- ability to perform visual, audible or mechanical checks of piping systems and execute basic tests to detect common piping problems YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at FWS Qualifications Guide CONDITIONS OF POSITION Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). (1) This is an emergency / mission-critical position. Youmay be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays. (2) You may be required to report to or remain at a duty station to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday in emergency conditions. (3) You may be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions. (4) Pipefitters in this position are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year around. (5) Work is performed in a workshop and at job sites, where there may be exposure to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, air particulates, chemical fumes and hazards associated with power equipment. (6) When working at job sites, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, bad smelling fumes and uncomfortable heat. (7) May work in confined areas, which may be dusty, greasy, and dirty; may be subject to burns from hot water and steam while repairing leaks in high- and low-pressure steam piping and is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises and infections. (8) Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. (9) May be subject to considerable physical exertion that includes standing for extended periods while operating machines, such as threading machines, press breaks, metal shears and the horizontal saw. (10) You may be required to support other agency buildings to provide critical services to sustain the operational needs of agency buildings. (11) Work requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling and arm movement, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds, working in cramped and awkward positions and lifting and bending when using hand and power tools. (12) Heavy exertion and physical strength are required at frequent intervals to handle heavy and bulky parts and equipment; frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices. (13) Pipefitters must understand and follow mandated safety procedures and wear mandated Personal Protective Equipment including earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, respirator, and any other gear required by higher-level supervisors. (14) You may be required to wear a respirator and may be required to shave to ensure a proper fit. (15) You may be required to wear a uniform while working at the duty station. (16) Telework and Alternate Work Schedules are not authorized for this position; position is not authorized to be filled by outstationing. Education This position does not have an educational requirement. If you successfully completed training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received. Additional information Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. Selective Service: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS for information about qualifying for this position and conditions that apply. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing; the Official Duty Station (ODS) is SSA-HQ in Woodlawn, Maryland. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with local pay provisions. Position is on a full time / flex-time shift. Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) and telework are not authorized for this position. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). Location of position: SSA-HQ / Woodlawn, Maryland Office of Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM) Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM) Office of Buildings Management (OBM) Division of Mechanical Maintenance (DMM) Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.