You will serve as a RIGGER LEADER in the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, Facility & Infastructure Mgmt Dept of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST.

Duties

You will will lead multiple rigging workers and riggers, serve as the Weight Handling Equipment Subject Matter Expert (WHESME), and Rigger-In-Charge for complex lift evolutions. You will have require a thorough knowledge of the requirements of NAVFAC P-307 manual. You will make difficult decisions related to moving large complex equipment and aircraft items using in-depth knowledge of rigging priciples and techniques. You will read, interpret, and understand engineering instructions, specifications, procedures, diagrams and sketches.

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 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.

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: Applies expert knowledge of the methods, techniques, processes, procedures, tools, materials, and practices of the rigger trade, and will set the example of professional performance for the Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) team to follow. Works closely as a team with the WHE Program Specialist to ensure overall crane operations are in compliance with NAVFAC P-307. Oversees the work of a group of Riggers who serve as to perform a full range of rigging duties such as moving large, heavy objects in open and confined spaces, considering factors such as size, shape, and location of object. Assist the Riggers with all aspects of planning and execution of in process lifting and handling as well as assists the Riggers and shops in determining load weights and performing pre-use inspections. Utilizes and trains workers on use and proper operations of equipment such as chain falls, slings, cranes, hoists, forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks and other weight handling equipment/rigging gear used daily in the production department. 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 FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Building 101 Jacksonville, FL 32212 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]