Pipefitter

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to stoop, kneel, work with hands overhead, lift and use arm muscles for tightening connections and so forth for long periods of time. Incumbent may be exposed to toxic fumes, gases, and airborne particles in the performance of duties. The exposure may adversely affect pulmonary function. The wearing of a protective respirator .that will reduce the possibility of pulmonary damage is mandatory when working in areas where hazardous exposure is a possibility. OSHA requirements mandate that employees, when required to use a respirator will be clean shaven with no beard, and pass a baseline pulmonary function test prior to use of a respirator. Working Conditions: Incumbent must work in the steam plant, crawl spaces, hot steam manholes, sewer manholes, permit required confined spaces, basements, equipment rooms and other cramped spaces. Considerable work in areas of extreme heat and high humidity, extreme cold, wet and/or dampness. Frequently works in dusty and dirty areas. Frequently works from ladders, scaffolds and elevated platforms. Will be required at times to wear respirators and other protective clothing or equipment for long periods of time. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, bruises, high noise levels, bums from hot water, steam, hot lead and caustic acids. Incumbent will be required to participate in the respiratory health screening program and will be required to be respirator fit tested by a certified Industrial Hygienist.

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