You will serve as a INSTRUMENT WORKER in the Metals Laboratory Branch (Code 1430.2), Quality Assurance Division (Code 1430), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Code 1400)(NFPC), located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will learn and perform the common and most typical tasks on precision instruments relative to the work such as: dial indicators, micrometers, depth gauges, Vernier gages, etc. You will perform precision tool issue and pre-check function located in the tool crib, with associated work connected to the repair and calibration service. You will complete manual inventory count of stock on hand and daily inventory for stock adjustment You will assist Toolmakers and Instrument Mechanics in the maintenance, repair and calibration of precision hand tools, electronic RPM indicators, laser survey and alignment equipment, and various optical tooling. You will assist mechanics in the operation and use of standard precision measure machines associated equipment and hand tools.

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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to lift and/or carry loads/items 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE inventorying and maintaining records of equipment; installing, aligning, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, testing, and calibrating a variety of instruments; disassembling items and performing detailed visual examinations to detect worn or damaged parts; proficiently use various computer-based applications including eFEM; follow detailed instructions 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]