You will serve as a BOATBUILDER LEADER in the Preservation Shop (Code 970), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will instruct and demonstrate proper work methods for performing repairs of boats and associated components such as battery stowage boxes, brackets and shelving, manufacturing molds, milling keel sections, engine foundations, etc. You will serve as Quality Inspector for each phase of boat repair. You will ensure work production is progressing as scheduled per instructions and that quality of the work assures integrity of the boats seaworthiness. You will ensure all personnel are sufficiently trained to preclude work stoppages. You will repair, fabricate, and overhaul damaged and deteriorating boats. You will work directly from specifications and utilize precise weighing and measuring instruments.

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.
• 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.
• You will be required to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE Repairing of boats and associated components such as battery stowage boxes, brackets and shelving for the mounting of shipboard equipment; manufacturing mold and templates; milling keel sections, engine foundations, exhaust venting sections, planking, cabin sides, combings, chaffing, identifying, removing and replacing water saturated floatation foam. Developing molds for fabrication of new components, removal of damaged parts and restoration to a finished ready state. Works directly from specifications and utilizes precise weighing and measuring instruments. Utilizing clay, plasters, woods, metals, milling parts and components; and laminating plastics, welding rigid vinyl, thermo-setting plastics, and two part rubber compound. 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]