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Pipefitter

Bureau of Indian Education · Department of the Interior

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Pipefitter job at Haskell Indian Nations University, part of the Bureau of Indian Education, in Lawrence, Kansas. The job maintains heating, cooling, gas, air, and water pipe systems across campus. Indian preference applies to this job, and the job is covered by a union.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Native AmericansMembers of federally recognized tribes, through Indian preference.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Indian preference is given to qualified Indian candidates, and Native Americans with a tribal affiliation are also eligible, as are career transition applicants (CTAP/ICTAP) and certain former federal employees with priority.

What you would do

  • Repair and maintain water, sewer, steam, gas, and fire sprinkler systems
  • Install, modify, and repair pressurized and mechanical piping systems
  • Cut, thread, bend, braze, and weld pipe for fabrication
  • Repair pumps, valves, regulators, toilets, and sinks
  • Balance heating systems so heat and water flow evenly across buildings

Do you qualify for WG-10?

With experience: No specific length of experience is required, but your resume must clearly describe your work history, duties, and hours worked so it supports your answers to the questionnaire. The announcement says it will not assume experience from job titles alone.

With education: This position does not have an education requirement at this grade level, so no transcripts are required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license (required at time of appointment)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two single-sided pages, with month and year dates and hours worked per week
  • Complete the online Occupational Questionnaire
  • Form BIA 4432 if claiming Indian preference, completed by your tribe
  • DD-214 if claiming 5-point veterans' preference; SF-15 plus proof for 10-point preference
  • CTAP/ICTAP proof of eligibility, most recent SF-50, and most recent performance appraisal if claiming that status
  • VSIP documentation and SF-50 if you are a former federal employee who received a buyout

How you will be rated: You will be rated on an online occupational questionnaire and your resume, using job elements such as equipment knowledge, blueprint reading, measurement, and troubleshooting. You must score at least 2 points on the screen-out element and average at least 2 points overall, and any inflated or unsupported claims may cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If claiming Indian preference, get Form BIA 4432 completed by your tribe, since no other form is accepted.
  • Keep your resume to two single-sided pages with at least 10-point font, and include month and year dates and hours per week.
  • Make sure your resume describes specific pipe, plumbing, or heating work that supports each questionnaire answer.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Background security investigation for new hires
  • 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • May be required to drive a government vehicle as an incidental duty

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$37.00 – $43.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-10 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Lawrence, Kansas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pipefitting (4204)
Announcement
BIE-13098734-27-JCJ DE

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