About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-09: Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Plumber duties. I can repair and/or replace a variety of exterior plumbing systems, and follow simple diagrams or work instructions. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-10: Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Plumber duties. I can repair and/or replace a variety of exterior plumbing systems. I can troubleshoot or repair industrial water heating and advanced condensing boiler equipment. I can follow diagrams and work instructions. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Physical Effort: Work involves considerable standing, stooping and bending. The employee is required to work on ladders and scaffolds which frequently involve working in uncomfortable or awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. The employee is exposed to mud and water and is subject to infection from unsanitary work sites. Injury may occur from use of power and hand tools and occasional use of caustic soda and hot lead.
Major DutiesServes as a Plumber installing, maintaining, altering, and repairing plumbing facilities.Troubleshoot and repair advanced water heaters, standalone condensing boilers used for domestic water heating, and components.Performs the full range of journeyman level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements.Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains gas and steam fired kitchen equipment.Connects natural gas piping, installs vent pipe, and lights gas burners.Operates underground pipe locating instruments and leak detectors.Make repairs to steel and PVC service lines.Works with threaded, solvent weld, and acetylene weld pipes and fittings.Performs maintenance on four (4) Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF).Cleans lines (up to 18 inches in diameter) and troubleshoots clogged equipment and similar operational problems.Installs, removes, and performs repair on water circulating pumps, gas ejectors, pipe, and other tubing in systems.Performs maintenance to several large industrial/commercial type swimming pools.Services/repairs circulating pumps, filters of various kinds, chemical feed systems, and pipe and pipe fittings up to 12 inches in diameter.Tests water for chlorine residual, PH, alkalinity, and calcium carbonate. Adjusts system to ensure proper water quality.