PLANNER & ESTIMATOR (RIGGER)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PLANNER & ESTIMATOR (RIGGER) in the RIGGING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION (CODE 740), LIFTING AND HANDLING 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 PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES: Planning and accounting for the safe handling of loads, compliance of safety, and proper alignment of resources and material to avoid delays.

Coordinating with vendors to obtain quotes, evaluate options, and plan delivery of equipment and material.

Utilizing broad expert level understanding of rigging standards, regulations and use of equipment such as slings, hoist, pulleys, and cranes.

Applying trade background knowledge to determine proper sequence of work, assist trade requirements, manpower, equipment, and material required.

Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, sketches, test memorandums, and similar documents.

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-5200 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 plan and estimate the construction, maintenance, repair, and manufacturing projects.
• You will estimate materials and identify shops required to assist with performing the work.
• You will initiate action to obtain necessary materials through shop stores, vendors, or local manufacturers.
• You will revise plans and estimates as work progresses.