You will serve as a Rigger Leader in the Plant Maintenance Division of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will coordinate the accomplishment of rigging operations and related activities through the assignment of work, providing of resources, monitoring and reporting work in progress. You will provide technical assistance and contribute to the task as a working member of the team. You will oversee team efforts in installation and repair of rigging gear and equipment. You will be responsible for meeting completion dates, troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, writing reports, and providing liaison between various personnel in support of assigned rigging operations. You will ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed. You will answer questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives. You will provide training to personnel in rigging techniques, theory of operation, determination of proper rigging equipment used, and safety procedures for variety of assignments. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position requires compliance with the agency’s respiratory protection program.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment to perform various work assignments.
• This position is subject lift weights up to 100 pounds.
• Heavy exertion may be required for short periods of time.
• Work requires kneeling, crouching, stooping, and working in strained and awkward positions.
• You may be subject to standing for long periods of time, working in and outside of a building, and being exposed uncomfortable temperatures, unpleasant odors, cold, and dampness.
• At times, you may work up to 250 feet above ground.
• You must obtain and maintain required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.

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, and performing common tasks as a Rigger Leader including: (1) Demonstrating working knowledge and understanding of rigging for moving, securing or putting down a load, while using the appropriate mechanical shifting equipment (e.g., Cranes, Hoists, Chain Blocks, Winch Systems, etc.); (2) Providing leadership and technical oversight of non-supervisory employees in similar rigging trade or different trades working as an installation, repair, and clean up team on a variety of tasks requiring lifting, moving, and positioning heavy machines, equipment, large structural parts and other heavy items; (3) Exercising responsibility in meeting completion dates, troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, writing reports, and providing liaison between various personnel in support of assigned projects; (4) Ensuring safety and housekeeping rules are followed; (5) Answering questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives; and (6) Providing training to personnel in new techniques, theory of operation, determination of proper rigging used, and safety procedures for variety of assignments. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. You work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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 FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]