Pipefitter Supervisor

Description:

This position serves as a Supervisory Pipefitter within the Facility Management Service. The primary functions includes overseeing work that entails working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2024.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. Excellent knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting trades, including steam, water, and gas distribution systems and all components of the system. Knowledgeable in maintenance and repair trade practices as well as construction trade practices for renovation projects. Knowledge of Engineering principles, as well as shop mathematics, metallurgy, basic principles of steam and water flow and pressures. Ability to read blue prints, shop manuals, manufacturers literature and order material to properly install and repair varied hospital equipment. Thorough knowledge of engineering materials and usage, cost effective planning methods, various National Codes and VA Regulations/Standards pertaining to the Pipefitting Unit. Have a basic knowledge of other building trades in order to coordinate the pipefitting/plumbing work or repairs with other shops and trades, and not cause undue extra work or loss of time or materials by other trades involved in work.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting

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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Considerable walking, stooping, bending, crawling, standing and climbing is required in performance of duties. Incumbent is required to lift/ carry moderately heavy loads of 40-80 pounds.

Works from ladders, scaffolds, staging, as well as working in confined spaces. Works both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Work areas include isolation wards/rooms, in sub-ceilings, pits, crawl spaces, and tunnels, etc. Safety precautions are to be observed at alt times. Protective clothing and equipment is to be used