Pipefitter

You will serve as a PIPEFITTER in the Pipe Shop (Code 960), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.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 requirements 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

• Interpreting, validating, planning, sequencing, and laying out and documenting sectional prefabrication work adhering to exacting tolerances in an economical and efficient manner; possessing a thorough knowledge of mathematics, mechanical drawing, geometry and trigonometry, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and can visualize objects in three dimensions.
• Planning, laying out, and using construction skills to devise complex on unit construction sketches; preparing working documents envisioning complete multi-dimensional shipboard system based on planning documents and ship check information; using design and planning skills to update and modify installation drawings, resolve design, interface and spatial constraint problems, and to minimize the number of pipe welds or joints and the need for relocation of existing piping and/or structures.
• Installing pipes, fittings and fixtures to construct and maintain piping systems.

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
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:Employment Type: FULL_TIME