• Job Description

  Req#: 827856600
  Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  
  This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Comp Service Position to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  
  About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Performs installation, replacement, modification, preventive maintenance and repair on variety of plumbing systems.
  • Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall of systems and equipment.
  • Operate tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers etc.
  • Determines and installs coupling, valves, traps, and unions needed for the proper operation of systems.
  • Makes periodic visual inspections on mechanical piping system.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Occasional TDY travel may be required.
  • This position requires a Pre-Employment Physical Examination.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position may require the wear of mask and protective clothing to reduce the risk of illness.
  • This position may require incumbent to work an on-call work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • This position may be designated as essential during inclement weather.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  **** This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization . ****
  
  Who 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): Ability to do the work of a(n) Plumber ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Plumber duties. I am skilled in the installation, operation, testing, and repair of plumbing systems and their components such as water distribution, wastewater (sewage) treatment, well systems, non-potable water systems, fire protection systems, Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities (TVWF), and swimming pools. I work from blueprints, building plans, and similar water/gas utility system instructions and diagrams. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  
  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.

• About the company

  The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.

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