Summary 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. Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. You'll serve as a Plumber (Fire Sprinkler) in the PRODUCTION DIV, NAVFAC MIDLANT, NSA HAMPTON ROADS. Responsibilities You will plan and implement impairment procedures for outages associated with testing and repairs. You will visually inspect pipe components for external damage and any operational deficiencies. You will inspect fire pumps and fire pump system components for damage and visually apparent operational deficiencies or impairments. You will perform a full flow trip test on dry pipe and pre-action systems. You will test fire pump and jockey pump start and stop pressures and timers to verify appropriate sequencing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirement emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications; 2) Using measuring devices, such as tape measures, levels, and pressure gauges; 3) Using practical mathematics to make calculations such as, pipe size, area of coverage, flow rate, and application density; 4) Repairing, overhauling, modifying, and testing sprinkler systems and equipment including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic subassemblies, components, and related devices; and 5) Demonstrating the NFPA 25 Standard for the inspection testing and maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems and of the International Building Code, NFPA 4, NFPA 11, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 15, NFPA 16, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 24_ NFP A 25 and NFPA 409 as thev relate to water based suppression svstems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4200 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 announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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. This position requires NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. To obtain NICET Level II, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two years of relevant experience installing and testing water based suppression systems with supervisor verification, and must pass an examination of competency. Must conform to the requirements of UFC 3-601-02 "Operation and Maintenance: inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems" and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Codes. UFC 3-601-02 section 1-8 states "Trained or qualified personnel shall perform ITM and repair tasks only within the scope of their specific qualification. At no time shall apprentice-level craftsperson be allowed to execute the ITM tasks. "National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification and trade licensure will be used to determine the competency of personnel in the application of UFC 3-601- 02 and NFPA 25. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Working Conditions: Some work is performed outside and may require exposure to prevailing weather conditions.Working conditions in this position vary with a portion performed in relatively pleasant surroundings and a portion performed on rooftops, in equipment rooms, under buildings and in confined spaces. Subject to perform work in areas with high noise levels where ear protection is required. Working in very hot and cold environments, poorly ventilated and lighted areas is occasionally required and in some instances work in these conditions is for the duration of the shift. May be exposed to fumes, dust, dirt, grease and oil, and is subject to the possibility of scrapes, cuts, bruises, contusions, burns, electric shock and eye hazards. May be required to serve as an on-call duty mechanic on a rotational basis. An on-call duty mechanic is required to carry a duty cell phone and duty pager and must remain available to respond on site to after-hour emergencies within two hours.