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The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Bureau of Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with the plumbing operations at Fort Indiantown Gap. As a Plumber, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the facility. If you are ready for a unique opportunity to advance your plumbing career with the DMVA, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

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As a Plumber, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks related to plumbing at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your duties will include installing new waterlines and fire hydrants, manufacturing and maintaining manholes, and repairing or replacing both above and underground water and sewer lines. In addition to managing large plumbing projects, you will also handle smaller projects from start to finish. You will be involved in creating a detailed plan for the project, determining the necessary materials and labor, coordinating with other departments or outside contractors, and preparing the site for construction. Your goal is to ensure that every project is completed efficiently and successfully. Your skills and expertise will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the plumbing systems at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Essential employee - Required to report to work during emergencies and office closings
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires you to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water operator that is equal to or greater than Class E, Subclass 1. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Completion of formal training in the plumbing trade.
• Previous experience as a plumber.
• Previous experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of water main breaks and the sanitizing of water mains due to main breaks.
• Previous experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of underground water mains and/or sewage lines.
• Previous experience in the installation and/or connection of service lines to water or sewage mains.
• Previous experience working in hazardous conditions such as confined space, electrical currents, chemical exposure, etc.
• Current certification as a water operator for Class E or greater, Subclass 1.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.