You will serve as a Containment Fabricator in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Shop (Code 990) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will independently perform assignments utilizing knowledge of theories, principles, techniques, practices and drawings from both isometric and two-dimensional views. You will read, interpret and follow instructions, drawings, and blueprints. You will apply knowledge and skill in mathematical principles of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. You will plan, organize coordinate and implement design, fabrication, inspection and installation requirements. You will provide direction, instruction, and guidance to lower-grade employees and apprentices.

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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• I am willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 45 pounds in weight.
• This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION such as: Experience reading, interpreting, and following complex written instructions, drawings, blueprints, specifications, radiological engineering standard, proper ventilation requirements for each situation and process instructions, corporate standards, and shop practices. Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing numerous quality-related requirements as they relate to design, fabrication, inspection, installation, and removal for both off-hull and in-hull enclosures. Experience using a variety of sensitive, calibrated, and precision trade specific instruments and equipment such as: laser no-touch thermometers, digital laser levels, digital angle locaters, micrometers, automatic wedge, welding sealers, ultrasonic sealers, radio frequency heat sealers, CNC machines, air driven grommet, presses, computerized light weight, medium weight, and heavy weight sewing machines, programmable, embroidery machines, and programmable box stitch machines. Experience using mathematical principles of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to figure out irregular curves, angles, planes, pitches, cylindrical, tapered, truncated cones and frustums for containment lay out. 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 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]