Shipfitter Leader

Overview

You will serve as a SHIP FITTER LEADER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example:
If you’re within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

• You will provide guidance and direction to Ship fitter shop personnel.
• You will provide instruction for nuclear or non-nuclear work of the Structural Group personnel in the skills of the trade.
• You will prepare analysis of trade requirements through the use of audits, surveillance, and/or incident reports.
• You will provide interpretations and problem resolution for shop employees.

• 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.
• Within the DoD, appointment of retired military members within 180 days following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This may be a bargaining unit position.
• You may 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.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail drug test or do not report to the scheduled appointment.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, respirators, safety shoes).
• Work may be performed in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents; medical surveillance programs may be required.
• This position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites; you must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Uncommon tour hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and/or overtime may be required.

Text describes how qualifications will be evaluated. A minimum screen-out element is:
ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE
. Applicants must meet OPM qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations. The resume should demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies in the listed job elements. The following elements may be evaluated:

• ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (BLUEPRINT READING)
• ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE
• ABILITY TO USE HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, FOR METAL WORK
• DEXTERITY (ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY)
• KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, MATERIALS (CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, FORGING)
• LAYOUT AND PATTERN DEVELOPMENT (GEOMETRIC PROJECTION AND TRIANGULATION)

Your resume should include relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards if applicable. If selected, you may need to provide supporting documentation. Misrepresentation may affect eligibility.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Salary is based on geographical location and may change with annual wage surveys. See wage schedules for the applicable locality. Examples of included locations and schedules are provided for Puget Sound, Pearl Harbor, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Trident Bangor, and other listed sites.

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. See federal benefits information for details.

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Incomplete applications will be rated ineligible. Your complete application must be received by the stated deadline. If multiple resumes are provided, only the last will be reviewed.

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