Pipefitter

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated below and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pipefitter ~ without more than normal supervision. Performs the full range of task associated with the journeyman level pipefitter, typical of which are the following: Plans and lays out work utilizing blueprints or lay-out sketches. Determines tools required and estimates necessary materials such as pipe, fittings, in the sizes, types of lengths needed. Troubleshoots and analyses defects. Performs general repairs and replacement of new equipment, all types of plumbing and steam systems/equipment together with related work on controls, valves, traps, pumps, for the water, and sewage and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Makes repairs and installations from ladder, platforms and where systems or equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.