You will serve as a Rigging Worker in the NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PEARL HARBOR.

Duties

You will select and install rigging equipment, direct the removal and placement of heavy loads, where knowledgeable judgements are required in regards to weight estimates and safe working loads, center of gravity determination, and clearance factors. You will determine the work sequences to be followed, and the tools, materials, and equipment to be used. You will advise the crane operator of clearances between the load and other objects, and of other possible hazardous conditions observed from ground level. You will check ropes, cables, and equipment before beginning the work, and obtain replacements for those which are badly worn or damaged. You will demonstrate the knowledge in planning for clearance and safety factors, selecting and installation of the proper type and size of rigging gear required to support loads safely, bracing and cushioning loads as necessary to prevent damage.

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

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: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. An example of the screen out element would be: I have the ability to perform a full range of tasks of a Rigging Worker, to include experience performing a majority of the following duties with minimal supervision: use a basic knowledge of established standard rigging trade practices and techniques to select and install rigging equipment and weight handling gear such as chain hoists, cables, wire ropes, slings, chaffing gear, and chains used in more routine and standard rigging lifting, moving, and positioning a variety of large and heavy objects; determine the exact placement of the gear to assure that the load is safely secured and balanced; cover easily damaged parts of the load with protective boards, mats, or planks, and attaches load tag lines when necessary to control the drift and swing of the load during and lowering the load into the desired location; use hand signals to guide crane operators in hoisting, moving, and lowering the load into the desired location; determine the tools, materials, and equipment (marlin spikes, fids, serving mallets, rigger's screw, and swaging machine to splice, form, and finish the rigging gear), to be used. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PEARL HARBOR 1942 Gaffney Street Bldg 475 Pearl Harbor, HI 96797-2238 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]