Pipefitter Leader

Department of the Navy Headquarters • San Diego, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This Department of the Navy Pipefitter Leader position may be located at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, or Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants are considered only for positions within their own UIC.

The Pipefitter Leader passes on supervisors’ instructions and gets work started, coordinates with other workers, and sets the pace. The role ensures plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and obtains needed stock from supply locations. The leader maintains current knowledge of procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives and answers other workers’ questions.

The position may involve work in environments with potentially harmful physical or chemical agents, high noise, and required personal protective equipment. Travel to CONUS or OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required. Uncommon tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime or night differential may be required to meet mission needs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must report for and pass any required pre-employment drug test; may be subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment continuously for the work shift.
• May be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead or supervise and meet the applicable Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Applicants must receive at least two points on the screen-out element to be eligible.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime or night differential.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days after retirement are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Pass on instructions received from supervisors and get work started.
• Work with other workers and set the pace.
• Ensure plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available.
• Obtain needed stock from supply locations.
• Maintain current knowledge of procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Answer other workers’ questions about procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed