PIPEFITTER LEADER

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 Installing and operating on various high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as: steam heating, steam generation, vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps. Instructing subordinates on work steps or requirements using shop training tools such as: mock-ups, in shop work areas or facilities, and on deck plates. Demonstrating proper work methods, reporting to supervisor on status of work and causes for delays, planning, laying out, and completing the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of various piping systems and equipment. Work with others to perform duties such as: layout, cutting, bending, threading, and assembling pipe and fittings from blueprints and sketches on various shop machinery and equipment. Interpreting and applying blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical instructions and work orders to perform assigned job duties. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200 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 LEADER in the TEMPORARY SERVICES SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.