PIPEFITTER

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE Fabricating and installing rigid and spring loaded pipe hangers, modifies, repairs and installs piping in all types of fluid systems. I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations regarding the planning, laying out, troubleshooting, modifying and testing of high temperature and high-pressure piping systems. Read, interprets blueprints, specifications and sketches. Knowledge of various pipe composition, such as seamless steel tubing. seamless brass, copper nickel, etc. Installing pipes, fittings and fixtures to construct and maintain piping systems within ships or industrial facilities. Test piping systems to locate leaks or obstructions to repair them. 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.
You will serve as a PIPEFITTER in the PIPE SHOP 960, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPT MGR 901, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 900 of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.