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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems such as hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steamheating, and steam-generating systems.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome    
Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome    
Corrosion Specialist Is Not In Demand NACE International someSome    
Corrosion Technician Is Not In Demand NACE International someSome    
Corrosion Technologist Is Not In Demand NACE International someSome    
Certified Pump Installer (CPI) Is Not In Demand National Ground Water Association (NGWA) someSome    
Master Ground Water Contractor (MGWC) Is Not In Demand National Ground Water Association (NGWA) otherOther    
API 570 Piping Inspector Is Not In Demand American Petroleum Institute (API) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Journey Level Pipefitter-Steamfitter Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) mostMost    
STAR Fire Sprinklerfitter Mastery Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) someSome    
STAR Steamfitting-Pipefitting Mastery Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) mostMost    
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome    
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome    
API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Program Is Not In Demand American Petroleum Institute (API) someSome    
Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM) Is Not In Demand EnviroCert International otherOther    
Mechanical Code Specialist - M8 Is Not In Demand International Code Council (ICC) otherOther    
Plumbing Code Specialist - P8 Is Not In Demand International Code Council (ICC) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 4204 - Pipefitting. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Construction and Building Inspectors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Construction Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Hoist and Winch Operators someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Pipelayers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Plumbers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Riggers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, and test hose and assemblies. To earn the CC certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Hydraulic Specialist (HS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Hydraulic Specialist (HS) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who design systems, write specifications, and size and select components for hydraulic systems. To earn the HS certification, candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education.

Click here to go to Corrosion Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Corrosion Technician COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Corrosion Technologist COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Pump Installer (CPI) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA), Certified Pump Installer (CPI) is an intermediate-level credential for groundwater technicians. CPIs are often contractors who coordinate not just the ground water pump installation at a site, but related efforts. CPIs are expected to meet experience requirements and to have knowledge of specialized equipment use, geologic formations, and pump troubleshooting skills. Candidates must take a written exam.

Click here to go to API 570 Piping Inspector COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The API 570 Piping Inspector Certification is based on API Standard 570, Piping Inspection Code: Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems; and RP 574, Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves, and Fittings. The program promotes self-regulation and establishes a uniform program that assists state and local governments in process piping regulations. Candidate must be employed by or under contract to an authorized inspection agency or owner/user organization. Candidate must have one of the combinations of education and experience included on the website to qualify for taking the written examination.

Click here to go to Journey Level Pipefitter-Steamfitter COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to STAR Fire Sprinklerfitter Mastery COOL Snapshot page.

Fire sprinklerfitter Mastery. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience in the installation of piping systems. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or verification of five years experience by employers is required. Candidates must also pass an open-book examination. The examination covers the topics of water supply systems, system components, spacing, location, and positioning of sprinklers, wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, reaction and deluge systems, specialty systems, and inspection. This credential must be renewed every five years, which can be done by successfully passing a fifty question, non-proctored, multiple choice open book examination.

Click here to go to STAR Steamfitting-Pipefitting Mastery COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

A STAR Steamfitting-Pipefitting Mastry certification candidate is a qualified individual who can demonstrate mastery of the trade and will be skilled and experienced in fabricating, preparing, rigging and installing pipes, tubing and equipment by following plans, specifications, SOP's and standard pipefitting practices in order to comply with local and jurisdictional codes and help to complete the job/project safely, on schedule and to the satisfaction of the customer. Candidates should have completed a UA training program or equivalent and/or have five years of experience in the industry. Candidates must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education.

Click here to go to Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. To qualify to sit for the CCST examination, the candidate must have a minimum of 13 years of combined education, training, and/or experience.

Click here to go to API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Program COOL Snapshot page.

The API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Certification program was developed for mid-level pipeline inspection professionals. This program tests an applicant's knowledge in relevant codes and standards necessary to perform inspection activities during construction of new onshore pipelines. Qualified individuals should be knowledgeable about general pipeline construction inspection, inspector responsibilities, personnel and general pipeline safety, and environmental and pollution control. The API 1169 certification is valid for a three-year term.

Click here to go to Plumbing Code Specialist - P8 COOL Snapshot page.

The ICC Plumbing Code Specialist - P8 is an intermediate-level professional credential for individuals who specialize in the plumbing systems in buildings. The CS examination module is required for candidates pursuing a Code Specialist combination designation. This module serves to test the candidate's knowledge of the legal concerns, management issues, and communication skills that are necessary for an ICC Code Specialist.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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