You will serve as a INSTRUMENT MECHANIC LEADER in the Mechanical Shop (Code 930), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will set up machinery and equipment and give instruction in the use of layout techniques, power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments and safety devices. You will show proper trade techniques and practices and explain safety precautions. You will utilize information from blueprints, sketches, and work documents, to plan and execute the sequence of work tasks. You will ensure safe work practices and good housekeeping while assuring timely tool, equipment, material, and procedure availability.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSTRUCT Isolating malfunctions in complex components and devices; repair or replace defective components and perform final operational tests and calibration; interpret complex drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturers' plans, engineering blueprints, and similar technical information; work from equipment manuals containing operating instructions, theory of operation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists; repair or replace faulty parts and adjust all moving parts and electrical devices for alignment within the simulated system. Additionally, I have led others by performing such tasks as passing on instructions from supervisors; getting work started; setting the pace; demonstrating proper work methods; seeing that plans, materials, and tools are available; answering questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives; checking work in progress; assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed; reporting to supervisors on status of work; and/or answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems. Isolating malfunctions in complex components and devices; repair or replace defective components and perform final operational tests and calibration; interpret complex drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturers' plans, engineering blueprints, and similar technical information. Additionally, I have led others by performing such tasks as passing on instructions from supervisors; getting work started; setting the pace; demonstrating proper work methods; seeing that plans, materials, and tools are available; assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed; and or reporting to supervisors on status of work. Isolating malfunctions in complex components and devices; repair or replace defective components and perform final operational tests and calibration; interpret complex drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturers' plans, engineering blueprints, and similar technical information. Additionally, I performed such tasks as: passing on instructions from supervisors; mentored others in the performance of my trade; demonstrating proper work methods. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]