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Summary You will serve as a Pipefitter within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will use blueprints, sketches, photographs or brief written or oral instructions from scientific or engineering personnel. You will lay out, fabricate, install, modify, and maintain conventional piping systems and those which are not common to plumbing and pipefitting trades. You will install, maintain and repair experimental piping systems at extreme pressure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility. The Screen-out Element for this position is: MUST HAVE THE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE PIPE COVERING AND INSULATING TRADE. I must possess: 1) Skill in the use of conventional and unconventional piping materials and trade techniques to plan, layout, install, repair and maintain distribution systems; 2) Knowledge of how relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints and other pressure supporting and controlling devices are installed and how they operate; 3) Ability to plan and lay out the installation and modification of various low pressure systems; AND 4) A thorough knowledge of the National Plumbing Code and the ability to interpret and apply building plans, blueprints and to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs and circles. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.