.Summary You will serve as a PIPEFITTER in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Veterans Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Land and base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Duties You will install, modify, and repair new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam-heating, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps.
You will work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out various piping systems and equipment.
You will test systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak-free joints, and ensure the proper operation of the systems.
You will plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, incline, and elevation of systems and equipment.
You will set up the system routes, place and cut openings, place hangers, risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in the combination needed to support the pressures of the system.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
This is a bargaining unit position.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Qualifications 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