Plumber Leader

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a work leader within a multi-skilled maintenance unit performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and repair on various plumbing systems, fire suppression systems and backflow prevention devices and related equipment.

• Works as a leader to a team of three or more plumbers.
• Installs, modifies, overhauls, fabricates, calibrates, repairs and tests new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as fire suppression systems, chemical concentrate pumps and storage tanks, strainers, pressure tanks, hydraulic, alarm sensing valves, deluge pumps and tanks, circulating pumps, traps, thermostats, high pressure water pumps, high-pressure booster pumps, expansion tanks and centrifugal fire pumps.
• Plans and lays out installation, repair, modification and testing of high-pressure fire protection piping systems, high pressure fire fighting pumps and backflow prevention device assemblies from mechanical and electrical block diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical orders, manufactures isntructions, National Fire Protection, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Uified Facilities Criteria 3-600-02 guidelines.
• Utilizies safety practices and security procedures.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200, Plumbing and Pipefitting Group . Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead and supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of how various high-pressure fire protection and fire suppression systems such as wet, dry, pre-action, deluge systems, aqueous film forming foam systems and high-pressure air control systems are installed, maintained, operated and tested. Knowledge of backflow prevention assemblies such as reduced pressure principal devices, double check valve assembly, pressure-type, spill-proof type and atmospheric type vacuum breaker assemblies are installed, operated, maintained and tested.
2. Skilled in troubleshooting and inspecting fire sprinkler systems to identify irregularities and/or repair existing and potential problems and system malfunctions without more than normal supervision. Skilled in using and maintaining hand and power tools such as pressure flow gauges and meters, digital calipers, wrenches, pipe threaders, pro-press pipe joiners, cutters, dividers, chalk lines, drills, grinders, hydrostatic pumps, pressure differential gauges, grooving machines, RPM tachometers and multi-meters.
3. Ability to install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, repair and test industrial high-pressure water and high pressure sprinkler systems and equipment and backflow prevention devices without more than normal supervision. Ability to interpret instructions, manufacturers specifications, interpret information in blueprints, charts, and sketches to plan and lay out installation, repair, and or modification of high pressure piping systems and equipment
4. Must possess good written, verbal and phone skills to communicate with the base fire department by use oftwo-way radios.
5. Ability to plan and organize work assignment to include determining resources required to accomplish the mission. Ability to lead and implement sound personnel policies, practices and procedures.
6. Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines. Physical Effort Employee makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds. Occasionally lifts items that weigh over 75 pounds with assistance from other workers. Working Conditions The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. The employee is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where gases, fumes, chemicals and noise hazards are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat, cold and wet conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Employee uses and maintains prescribed safety/protective clothing and equipment such as the following: hard hat, safety glasses, shoes, safety/fall restraint belts, face shields, respirators, gas masks, ear protection devices, gloves, and coveralls. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.