Pipefitter

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• Holidays
• Health/life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Excellent retirement program options
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized, contingent upon various availability and may require signing a service agreement

Important Details

• Open & closing dates: 05/14/2026 to 05/29/2026
• Locations: Washington, D.C.; Suitland, Md; Front Royal, VA
• Appointment type: Permanent - Federal
• Work schedule: Full-time, Permanent
• Promotion potential: 10
• Job family (Series): 4204 Pipefitting
• Supervisory status: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Drug test: No
• Travel Required: Not required
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Application Process

• Submit required supplemental documents online during the application process
• Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages
• The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• Paper applications may be accepted with prior approval
• Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency
• Provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed
• Include the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), and hours worked per week, for each employment period in your resume
• If you are a veteran, provide Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy)
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter
• If the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify, provide unofficial school transcripts. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
• Provide proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
• Upload a copy of your valid State or District of Columbia driver's license
• Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the screen out element is met: Ability to Do the Work of a Pipefitter Without more than Normal Supervision
• If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated: Knowledge of Equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc.; Knowledge of technical practices: (theoretical, precise, artistic); Ability to interpreting instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading); Ability to use measuring instruments and layouts materials/instruments associated with plumbing, work; Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment used to perform minor repairs and maintenance; Ability to troubleshoot
• Applicants who meet or exceed the screen-out element will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria: Best Category, Better Category, Good Category
• Veterans who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher
• Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the announcement questions will not be considered for this position

About the Company

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The Office of Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities.

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.

Headquarters

Front Royal, VA

Open jobs

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Website

si.edu