You will serve as a Composite/Plastic Fabricator Leader (Expert) in the Production Resources Department at PSNS and IMF. This position is an Expert Composite/Plastic Fabricator Leader, in Shop 64 leading a group to ensure work assignments are carried out.

Duties

You will lead a group of Helpers, Workers, and Journeymen ensuring that all work assignments are carried out and that the team has a proper understanding of tools, materials, equipment and processes appropriate for their skill level. You will perform the construction of molds, templates, mockups, temporary structures, glass reinforced plastics (GRP) components and containments, using a variety of tooling and machinery. You will use Polycarbonate, wood, Acrylic, GRP, Formica, Benelex, Polyethylene and various composite materials to add contour, fabricate and repair ship components and temporary structures. You will identify deficiencies and upstream problems and implements corrective actions or mitigates the risk of such issues utilizing years of trade knowledge and experience. You will determine the best methods and procedures for accomplishing the current work assignment within the guidance of any and all related technical work documents.

Requirements

• This position requires that vision must be correctable within normal range in both eyes and must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Incumbent must be able to distinguish basic colors
• 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 and undergo recurring physical examinations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position may require work onboard ships, the ability to climb vertical ladders and work in awkward positions and confined spaces
• This position may require rotating shift work.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry loads or items up to 60 pounds in weight.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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. 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 PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]