Plumber

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of journey level plumbing and liquidfuelsmaintenance duties such as installing, repairing, and modifying water supply, sewage disposal, gas distribution,liquid fuel storage and distribution systems, natural and propane gas lines, and similar utility systemsandequipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200, Plumbing and Pipe fitting Group, Plumber. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Plumber without more than normal supervision

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing,placement, slant,slope, and fall of systems; and of technical practices in order to plan, layout, install, modify,troubleshoot, andrepair various systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel/utility distribution and storage systems and of the physical properties andhazards associated with the handling of various types of petroleum fuels, and of preventive maintenance and inspection techniques asapplied to fuel/utility distribution and storage systems.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental and security regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as levels, plumb bobs, various gages and meters, hydrostatic pumps, power tools, pressure testing tools and equipment, electrical test and measuring equipment, combustible and toxic gas indicators, and in using shop mathematics, taking measurements, and laying out angles, arcs, and circles.
• Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems.

The employee makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers.

The work is done inside and outside where there is exposure to dust, dirt, grease, chemicals, steam,noise, andunpleasant odors. The employee is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside inadverse weather conditions. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. The employee hasoccasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility ofstrains, cuts,scrapes, burns, and infections.

Employee may be required to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses,gloves, and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.