Pipefitter Supervisor
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Job Summary
This position functions as the Chief of the Plumbing Shop within Engineering Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center and is responsible for planning laying out and repairing all plumbing and steam fitting installation on the station and at the four (4) remote community-based clinics.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Planning:
The incumbent is responsible for the quantity and quality of work done within the Plumbing Shop. Under the general direction his/her supervisor the incumbent plans work schedules assigns priorities to work orders within the shop lays out the more complex jobs and reviews the work while it is in progress to assure that a satisfactory job is being done. The Pipefitter Supervisor determines amounts and types of materials and equipment needed to do the work and initiates requisitions to obtain them.
Work Direction:
The incumbent is responsible for the first line supervisory duties within the Plumbing Shop. These duties include: Planning the use of subordinate workers equipment facilities materials on a month-to-month basis; establishing deadlines priorities and work sequences and planning work
assignments based on general work schedules methods and policies set by higher level supervisors; coordinating work with related Engineering work functions controlled by other supervisors; determining the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirecting individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; informing his/her supervisor of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources; and participating with the his/her supervisor in the initial planning of current and future work schedules budget requests staffing needs estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. The Pipefitter Supervisor has full range of supervisory responsibility for the efficient operation of the plumbing shop and for the accomplishment of work orders or directions received from his/her supervisor or designee.
Administration:
Investigating work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determining their causes; implementing appropriate corrective actions to resolve work problems; and recommending solutions to staffing problems engineering requirements and work directed by other supervisors.
Planning and establishing the overall leave schedule for the Shop; acting as approving official for leave requests setting performance standards and conducting performance appraisals conducting competency evaluations recommending and arranging for needed training initiating disciplinary
actions as needed and actively promoting management programs such as cost reduction incentive awards and safety and equal employment opportunity.
Works effectively with people who differ in race gender culture age or background and apply Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles to all aspects of personnel management. Takes appropriate corrective actions as necessary upon complaint/finding/observation of unfair/illegal treatment.
Provides leadership and emphasis to the execution of the Affirmative Employment Plan. Participates and encourages participation in EEO/Affirmative Action activities. Fosters a harmonious environment free of discrimination.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD36608O
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/28/2026.
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:
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: Considerable walking stooping bending crawling standing and climbing is required in performance of duties. Incumbent is required to lift/ carry moderately heavy loads of 40-80 from ladders scaffolds staging as well as working in confined spaces. Works both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Work areas include isolation wards/rooms in sub-ceilings pits crawl spaces and tunnels etc. Safety precautions are to be observed at alt times. Protective clothing and equipment is to be used.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants 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.
(Failure to provide an SF-50 will result in disqualification from being considered)
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
