PIPEFITTER LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PIPEFITTER LEADER in the TEMPORARY SERVICES SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH 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 while performing the following duties: Instructing pipefitters and Pipefitting workers on proper work procedures and methods, use of tools and safety pertaining to shop trade skills.

Instructing and providing improvement strategies for students that have not reached the required proficiency levels. Understanding and instructing individuals on both Nuclear and Non-Nuclear equipment.

Reviewing pipefitter work instructions and shop procedures to determine proper sequence of work.

Providing pipefitter skills training utilizing tools such as mock-ups, in shop work areas, or facilities, and on deck plates.

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 & https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/#url=4200 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 check work in progress, make sure personal protective equipment is worn, and all safety practices and good-housekeeping rules are followed.
• You will be involved in ship arrivals, dockings, undocking, and berthing requirements.
• You will read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical instructions and work orders.
• You will ensure schedules of work are met in an efficient manner.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.