PLUMBER WORKER in Buffalo, New York For Sale

Vacancy ID:xxxx14 TheDepartment of Veterans Affairs(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service. If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values areIntegrity,Commitment,Advocacy,Respect andExcellence (“I CARE”). America's Veterans need you! To find out more, go tohttp://www.va.gov/jobs/. KEY REQUIREMENTS * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. * You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation. * Pre-employment physical required. DUTIES:Back to top This position involves amulti-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of WG-9. At the WG-7 grade level, the plumber performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. The plumber will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of WG-9 Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied. The purpose of the position is to install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment; and plan the lay out for the installation and modification of various systems and equipment. This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Other duties include: Completes the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment; and seats, hooks up, and tests the equipment. installs, modifies, and repairs 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. Installs, modifies, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines; setting up system routes; placing and cutting route openings; placing hangers for proper level and slope; and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment. Plan and lays out the installation and modification of various systems and equipment such as the routing, openings, slant, and level of gas and water lines; and the location and arrangement of water closets, sinks, and fire sprinkler equipment and performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am until 4:30pm ***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED*** QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top For this position, the job element method is used to match what you (the applicant) can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. 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 which must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. Those applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: * Ability to work of a Plumber Worker without more than normal supervision * Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc * Technical practices * Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc * Measurement and layout * Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment * Troubleshooting Physical effort and work conditions:Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and in hard-to-reach places. This requires the employees to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The plumber frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. The work is usually performed indoors under dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions. The plumbing worker is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather; occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present; experiences occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones; and has frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations which is available for your review on OPM's web site athttp://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.asp. IN DESCRIBING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your responses. Veteran's Preference: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed "SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," (go tohttp://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visithttp://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Applicants will be ranked based on three quality groups, as follows: * Best Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that substantially exceed the minimum qualifications of the position and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; * Well Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that exceed the minimum qualification of the position and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; * Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that meet the minimum qualifications of the position. After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best-qualified group. The best-qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available. BENEFITS:Back to top VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp. The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilities (go tohttp://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp). For additional information on these, and other special appointing authorities, refer to thischecklistor contact the hiring Human Resources Management Service at:xxxx Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY xxxx5 USA OTHER INFORMATION: VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.