Insulator

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of manual labor maintenance and instrument operation tasks associated with asbestos abatement; inspects encapsulates contains and removes asbestos; and performs related duties as required.
• Assists Industrial Hygienists in conducting inspections or surveys calibrating testing and maintaining instruments and safety equipment collecting water and material samples and related duties requiring less than full professional competence in the field of industrial hygiene.
• Assists Industrial Hygienists in conducting inspections or surveys calibrating testing and maintaining instruments and safety equipment collecting water and material samples and related duties requiring less than full professional competence in the field of industrial hygiene.
• Maintains knowledge and skill to work with hazardous materials in course of assignments such as asbestos and lead based paint.
• Plans and lays out work in accordance with drawings sketches blueprints and own knowledge of construction or needed repairs.
• Performs journeyman carpenter work such as assemble construct install modify crate repair or remove interior or exterior items consisting of wood plastic fiberglass etc. Items involved will include but are not limited to walls windows ceilings and floors.
• Performs journeyman carpenter work such as assemble construct install modify crate repair or remove interior or exterior items consisting of wood plastic fiberglass etc. Items involved will include but are not limited to walls windows ceilings and floors.
• Maintains mathematical skill to make calculations to ensure proper equipment sizing and to prepare air samples for testing.
• Uses glove bag to remove asbestos insulation; replaces removed insulation with acceptable substitutions.
• Maintains skill and knowledge of related construction trades (e.g. painting tile setting roofing etc.) in order to complete projects.
• Installs floor tile and grid systems metal studs shoe and plate and gypsum board for new walls.
• Removes and reinstall furniture such as cabinets chairs beds desks and tables when required for Engineering work.
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools electrical power tools powder actuated and pneumatic tools to accomplish assignments.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Insulator/PD04655A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required: Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
• Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/13/2026.

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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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: The work requires frequent climbing reaching bending stooping pushing pulling kneeling stretching and walking. Some of the work is performed from ladders and scaffolds which require overhead work in stretched cramped or awkward positions and frequent climbing. Arm movement is considerable when nailing scraping removing repairing or replacing encapsulating materials. There is frequent lifting and carrying of items that weigh 50-100 pounds. Proper PPE required for maintenance actions.

Working Conditions: The work is usually performed inside under well-lighted conditions or outside during good weather conditions. Workers may occasionally be exposed to relatively low and high temperatures extremes dust dirt grease moisture and cramped quarters. Work exposes the worker to floor surfaces that are wet and slippery. Subject to falls cuts burns bruises broken bones and other serious injury. The removal and installation of insulating materials frequently create airborne particles which require the wearing of respirators and protective clothing and equipment which may be restrictive and uncomfortable. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime requirements which are compensated for by premium pay. Eligible for hazardous duty compensation. Will be required to work in crawl spaces indoors above ceilings on roofs of buildings and outside in all types of weather. Will occasionally be required to work in electrical vaults on high voltage distribution poles and in high voltage manholes. Will be required to work in hot cold wet dry dirty dusty noisy greasy environments on scaffolding man lifts and extension ladders reaching 30 feet or more and in close quarters such as manholes crawl spaces attics and vaults. May be exposed to temperature extremes in boiler rooms walk-in freezers laboratories or research facilities. Work in areas of danger from falling from high work platforms danger from electrical shock rotating machinery extremely high noise levels and exposure to mold radiation chemicals or carcinogens. Normal work schedule Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm.