Welder.

Duties

• As a Welder, you will perform the following duties which is not all inclusive list:
• Performs layouts, planning, and executes repairs on structures such as gates, doors, and shelving.
• Completes prep, fit-up, and welding on process pipes, valves, vessels, and fittings.
• Works on systems including: Medium temperature (heating) systems, Chilled water (cooling) systems, Domestic hot water systems, Compressed air systems.
• Uses flame or electrical equipment to perform stick, TIG, and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to job sites.
• Performs work both at a bench and onsite in industrial environments.
• Works in difficult-to-reach positions, including overhead and confined spaces.
• Supports maintenance of critical piping systems, especially heating and cooling infrastructure.
• Helps prevent delays and downtime by reducing the need to outsource repairs.
• Reduces workload on engineering and contracting teams by maintaining in-house repair capabilities
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Pre-appointment and annual physical.
• Drug testing designated position.
• Welder certification from a nationally accredited test center with a test coupon type of 6G.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Inclement weather essential position.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Welder ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks including those of a welder such as: operating welding machines or manually welding piping, boilers, pressure vessels, castings, forgings, equipment, or structures, using gas or arc welding processes on recently developed or experimental metals and alloys. I have performed some related functions such as: flame and arc cutting. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The effort required by this job is the same as that which is depicted in the standard as typical of all grade levels of the welding trade.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: These are similar in this job to those described in the standard as typical for welding at all grade levels.
  
  

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  
  

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.