Job summary

You will serve as a PLUMBER in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.90% will be added to the stated salary.

Major duties

You will interpret instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building plans to fulfill plumbing system installation or repair requests. You will adjust plumbing systems for operation, flow, drainage, and sanitary conditions. You will lay out new or existing piping systems for installation or major repair. You will determine the repairs needed through testing or inspecting of assigned plumbing equipment. You will lay out the installation and modification of systems, level of gas and water lines, and the location or arrangement of water closets, sinks, or fire sprinkler equipment.

Qualification

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Assisting the journeyman in the installing, modifying, repairing, and testing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems; sewage, water, oil, gas distribution systems; and water closets, sinks, tubs, and showers. 2) Finding and repairing leaks, locate and clears blockages. 3) Assisting the journeyman in installing and repairing low pressure heating and piping systems. 4) Assisting in installing and repairing HVAC chilled water and hot water lines and bores holes in structures through which piping must pass. 5) Having the ability to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe, caulk and seal elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets, and shower drains. 6) Having the ability to hook up equipment such as water heaters and disposal units; and to replace sections of pipe. 7) Having the fundamental knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of the plumbing trade and the simpler tasks of the pipefitting trade. ***NOTE: This experience must be fully and clearly supported in your resume to be considered. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. MEASUREMENT AND LAYOUT TROUBLESHOOTING You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.