ELECTRONICS MECHANIC LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC 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 Ability to locate malfunctioning circuits, components, etc., using appropriate test equipment within the functional system, and to determine method of repair.

Examples include: Diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining remedy in an electronic circuit, unit, or system.

Ability to read, utilize, and work from complicated blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, and electronic schematic. Ability to plan and execute sequence work.

Ability to troubleshoot with instruments such as voltmeters, tube testers, oscillograph, bridges, frequency meters, etc. Ability to visually inspect to detect trouble.

Ability to troubleshoot on the basis of instructional manual and drawings.

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 coordinate work while assuring proper inter-trade and inter-shop coordination, high levels of quality assurance with timely yet orderly job completion.
• You will demonstrate proper work methods, provide on the job training for workers, correct improper electronics work methods, and ensure assigned work procedures are being followed.
• You will ensure safe work practices and good housekeeping while assuring timely tool, equipment, material, and procedure availability.
• You will answer questions of the supervisor on overall work operations and problems.