ELECTRICIAN LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a ELECTRICAN LEADER in the Electrical/Electronics Shop (Code 950) Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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 Applying electrical and electronic trade theory and techniques in order to lead journeyman mechanics through instruction and demonstration of proper work methods.

Determining troubleshooting method various components, tanks, and systems associated with naval submarines and surface ships.

Providing on the job training for workers, corrects improper electrician work methods, ensures assigned work procedures, such as TGI's, process instructions and work related shipyard instructions and processes are being followed.

Experience installing electrical hook-up and check-out of complex electrical ship alterations and power and control equipment for electronics.

Verifying work progress and ensure that the proper protective equipment is being used and safety practices are being followed by crew members.

Ensuring crew members follow the work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Experience in shipyard work control and tag-out procedures to support electrical work evolutions.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and work orders.

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. Major Duties:

• You will provide on the job training for workers under your supervision.
• You will utilize information from blueprints, sketches, and work documents to plan and execute the sequence of work tasks.
• You will assure proper adherence to procedures and guidelines.
• You will communicate with other trade leaders and attempt to resolve work problems at the lowest level possible.
• You will perform the installation, electrical hook-up and check-out of interior communications systems, alarm systems, power and lighting systems, motors, generators, controllers and switchboards.
• You will take appropriate action to prevent and/or overcome bottlenecks, equipment and power breakdowns.