You will serve as a Journeyman Welder (Special) in the Structural Group of the Production Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will select the most effective welding sequence and welding procedure for weldment including fixturing, bolting, positioning, dogging, strong backing and other measures which would allow for the proper alignment during welding. You will utilize the proper assembly and connection of welding and cutting equipment to perform assigned tasks. You will work with metals in various conditions which require special welding techniques. You will ensure that the components are welded in accordance with the applicable specifications and engineering instructions. You will operate equipment such as, portable grinders, hand files, dial indicators and gauges to produce quality welds.

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.
• 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.
• You will lift and/or carry loads/items up to 50 pounds in weight, and occasionally lift over 50 pounds in weight.

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 Inspect Inspecting weld joints for geometry and fit up with feeler gauges. Ensures the components are welded in accordance with the applicable specifications and engineering instructions. Operating complicated mechanical electrical and pneumatic equipment and instruments such as, dew point analyzers, purging dams, oxygen analyzers and manometers. Fabricating various components and sub-assemblies by using different types of welding processes and filler metals such as, manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding processes. Working with metals in various conditions requiring special welding techniques such as, quench and tempered steels and steels requiring subsequent heat treatment. Utilize approved methods and procedures under the welding specification requirements. Layout work from blueprints, specifications and oral instructions and maintain working equipment, make minor repairs and clean equipment. 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]