Plumber

- Independently installs modifies repairs and maintains a variety of new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as medical gas systems sewage water oil and gas distribution systems and water closets tubs backflow prevention devices/assemblies fire suppression systems and showers.

- Plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly which involves interpreting and applying building plans specifications blueprints sketches and other plumbing medical gas fire suppression and backflow prevention guides/codes and using shop mathematics.

- Troubleshoots/tests various medical gas systems fire suppression plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices double check devices atmospheric vacuum breakers and other cross connection devices.

- Uses and maintains tools such as tapes rules plumb bobs hand and power pipe threaders cutters pipe wrenches angle drills hacksaws and power saws power sewer cleaning equipment various gas detectors and meters. Medical gas outlet analyzer backflow pressure differential gage and other specialized equipment/tools.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Appropriate valid drivers license will be required and maintained for the position.
• As required may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of plumbing duties
• Shift work may be required.
• The plumber will be required to complete and maintain certifications in Medical Gas and Backflow devices.
• The plumber may be required to work overtime.

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 PIPELIFTING GROUP. 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 WG-4206 PLUMBER without more than normal supervision.

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

1. Knowledge of equipment assembly installation operation and repair to include routing placement slant slope and fall of systems.
2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan lay out install modify troubleshoot and repair various systems and equipment.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations procedures and practices.
4. Skill in installing modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision
5. Skill and ability in using shop mathematics measurement and lay out such as angles arcs and circles.
6. Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as rules levels plumb bobs dividers various gauges and meters various drain cleaning devices hydrostatic pumps and torches.
7. Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems.

Physical Effort:
The plumber makes repairs and installations from ladder 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 plumber frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions:
required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. The plumber will be required to work under extreme stressful conditions in surgery rooms critical care units etc. The plumber will be expected to respond quickly to emergency situations alleviate condition by quick decisive action. The plumber will be required to makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes and odor are present. The plumber has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes burns and infections. Will be required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes glasses gloves and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) 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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.