PIPEFITTER SUPERVISOR I

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PIPEFITTER SUPERVISOR I 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: *Evaluates, develops, and conducts classroom and simulated mock-up training, on trade related critical jobs.

*Coordinates any needed changes in work procedures with shop and technical codes after reviewing work documents and packages for adequacy and completeness.

*Directs and plans sequence of work-steps for employees of all nuclear and non-nuclear assignments.

*Ensures personnel exposure to ionizing radiation do not exceed shipyard administrative control levels. *Interprets blueprints, accompanying job orders, preparing, layouts, patterns, and sketches.

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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-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 make daily visits to worksites, to check progress of work and radiation levels present, if applicable.
• You will ascertain that materials and equipment are properly stored and safeguarded.
• You will enforce safety, fire, radiological, and other regulations and maintain good housekeeping in work areas supervised.
• You will secure, issue, oversee and advise on the use of safety equipment.