Summary The Pipefitter Leader makes independent decisions within the range of responsibility given by the position and supervisor. Serves as a working leader of (8) or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Works under the supervision of a Pipefitter Shop Supervisor, who issues instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines and relies on the incumbent to assign work and to assure that work assignments are carried out by other members of the group. Responsibilities Duties May Include But are Not Limited to the Following: The incumbent is considered a working leader in charge of all work performed by the Pipefitter Shop. As such, incumbent leads seven (8): WG-4204-10, Pipefitters and one (1): WG-4749-10, Maintenance Mechanic, and any other temporary mechanics or summer working aids assigned on an occasional basis. Incumbent may be called upon to advise Engineering Technicians, Engineers, Shop Supervisors, M&O Foreman, Assistant/Chief Engineer, and others on matters related to his/her field. Serves as a lead subject matter expert for pipe-fitting and plumbing discussion, design, and/or standard of operation and policies. Tracks the Legionella Preventive Maintenance Program for plumbing to ensure compliance of local, VA and VISN Directives for Legionella Prevention Program. Answers questions regarding sections work both from within service and from outside service personnel. In addition, incumbent will lead any purchasing efforts and hire personnel for any hospital non-recurring or minor projects connected with the Pipefitter Shop. Coordinate with other shops and sections when needed for project support. Ensures work is being completed in a proper, satisfactory, and timely manner. Assigns work to shop employees and sets interval priority lists related to work. Coordinates work orders from MAXIMO including time and labor costs. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining stock levels of all parts and supplies needed for operation, repair and upkeep of all items assigned to the Pipefitter Shop. Incumbent spot checks work of all shop personnel to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with trade codes and facility standards. Demonstrates proper work methods to shop staff. Ensures section has appropriate safety gear, tools, parts, training, and paperwork to accomplish mission. Acts within scope of authority to negate negative issues as they arise. Incumbent prepares irregular tours and other schedules and submits them in advance to the Shop Supervisor for approval. Passing along work and guidance from shop supervisor to other workers. Providing shop supervisor and management updates on shop performance and concerns. Timekeeping for shop staff, as determined by supervisor, Incumbent recommends approval or disapproval of annual, LWOP, and sick leave for shop personnel, recommends promotions, disciplinary action, reassignments, and will furnish to the immediate supervisor written monthly recommendations for performance ratings for each assigned employee. Incumbent shall assist in writing accident reports, incentive awards, suggestions and/or work simplification. Incumbent is responsible for providing updated data on all items under the preventive maintenance program, recording on work orders all repaired data including time, parts, materials and cost of items used. Generates and signs subsidiary time and attendance sheets and checks accuracy and signs employee activity sheets. Ensure MAXIMO reflects accurate work for section, builds work orders for work done without existing work order as needed, and follow up on long-life work orders that have not been completed. Review work with staff to ensure accurate and correct completion. The incumbent will perform the duties of Journeyman Pipefitter, and/or lead subordinates to accomplish the following: Incumbent is required to accomplish all tasks by following appropriate technical data, blueprints, free hard sketches, work orders, verbal instructions and by using correct test equipment, tools and protective clothing. Many tasks are painstaking, requiring complete concentration and attention to details at all times. The purpose of this work is to provide uninterrupted control of the environment in designated areas. Maintains orderly and accurate records of his work, time and repair cost, as prescribed in all applicable maintenance programs. The incumbent will be required to ensure timely performance of daily, monthly, etc. preventative maintenance checks of various pieces of building service equipment and record data, make repairs and/or adjustments, or call in a work order as instructed. Operates a motor vehicle for transportation to and from various work sights. The WG-4204-10 is at the Full-Performance Level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30AM -4:00PM Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Leader/PD910790 Telework: Not authorized. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise 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: This position requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, as well walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying and pushing or pulling moderately heavy loads. The Pipefitter Leader frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 75 pounds. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's 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. 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