Remote Plumber Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position as a Plumber (Motor Vehicle Operator) with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC.
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Duties
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• As a Plumber (Motor Vehicle Operator), you will perform the following duties which is not all inclusive list:
• Follow written instructions to perform plumbing tasks.
• Operate a pickup 3/4 ton truck to transport personnel, supplies and equipment to and from work sites.
• Perform minor maintenance such as adjusting replacing and adjusting mixing valves, repacking valves, and replacing valves and basic gauges.
• Perform testing and repair on back flow prevention devices.
• Modify plumbing pipes to use in repairs and/or installation when necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state Driver's License.
• Pre-appointment and annual physical required.
• This position is inclement weather essential.
• Subject to 24/7 call back.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Back Flow Prevention Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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) Plumber (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common repairing, and performing maintenance of plumbing systems in commercial and industrial buildings and assembling pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment; I can determine utility systems such as water and gas systems and read blueprints (building and utility) for location of lines, hot water circulation pumps and sump pumps; I work under normal 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: Works on parts of systems which are in hard to reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, band, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and places items weighing up to 40 points, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. Is subject to strain from vibrations in operating a backhoe.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily inside and on occasion outside, in all types of weather. Work is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Is exposed to mud, water, bad smelling fumes. Is exposed to the possibility of infection from unsanitary worksites, and the possibility of cuts, scrapes, burns, broken bones, from use of power and hand tools and occasional use of caustic soda and hot lead; and the possibility of accidents when driving vehicles in all types of traffic and weather.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installations Management 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• 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.
• Advanced in-hire may be offered.
• 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.

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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.
Benefits
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.