About This Position
This National Guard position is for a PLUMBER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0278000 and is part of the FL 202nd Red Horse SQ, National Guard.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. First consideration will be given to Category
- PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. MILITARY GRADE(S): Enlisted: E1 thru E5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the candidate's knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques.
Must have the ability to use tools and equipment associated with the plumbing trade and to read and interpret directions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG09 Must have at least 18 months of experience or training using plumb tools such as bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots. Experience installing and operating new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
Experience working from building plans, blueprints, and sketches. Experience planning and laying out routing placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment.
Major Duties
As a PLUMBER, WG-4206-09, you will install and repair interior pipe systems and plumbing fixtures and appurtenances and maintains pipe systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment. Installs, tests, troubleshoots and repairs pipe systems designed to conduct flow of hot and cold water interior sewage. Installs and maintains pipe systems located above, under and on the ground; in, on and between walls, floors and ceilings; and, at mobile and stationary missile facilities.
Installs plumbing fixtures, appliances, potable and non-potable water, interior sewage, and air and gas systems. Connects pipe sections using fittings and soldering, brazing, or packing oakum and lead will or hot head. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs duties which require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside.
Inside work is usually in buildings, adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. Noise from saws, hammers and power tools is frequent. Dust, mud, dirt and snow are prevalent on construction sites. Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones, cuts. electrical Shocks. and respiratory ailments.
Has frequent exposure to the possibility of Scrapes, burns, and infections. Exposure to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes. skin, and internal organs.
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13088644 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume: (must include the following information) 1. First and Last Name
- Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) 3. Position Title(s) 4. Company/Organization Name(s) 5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) 6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for. Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
SF-50: - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)