You will serve as a RIGGER LEADER in the Production Rigging Branch (Code 1450.2), of the Lifting and Handling Division (Code 1450), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC), located in Philadelphia, PA, a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will plan, layout, install and inspect gear used to perform standard and complex weight handling operations. You will use equipment such as chain falls, tackle blocks, frames and positioning fixtures to rig, move or position objects in open and confined spaces where a crane may or may not be used. You will provide technical trade leadership to a small working group, checking the status of work in progress and completed work to determine if supervision's instructions, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met. You will instruct subordinates on appropriate inspection and lifting techniques, the safe operation of tools and equipment and assure that safety regulations and clean work sites are enforced. You will maintain trade knowledge of current trends in current rigging practices and provide guidance to workers on processes, policies and written instructions. You will Inspect and test rigging equipment and materials for shop use.

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.
• 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.

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 Planning, lay out, assembling and installing rigging. Leading personnel in accomplishing trade work. Making complex and critical judgment to rig and move objects in confined spaces with or without the aid of cranes Using complex multi-point suspension techniques to permit maneuvering and placement of loads. Installing complex machine fixture configurations on machinery and laser measuring locations. Being proficient utilizing computers (Microsoft suite, Windows Explorer, etc.). Being responsible for positioning loads in excess of 50 tons in precise locations. 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]