RIGGER HELPER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER HELPER in the RIGGING AND EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION, 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Utilize a wide range of rigging equipment and material and understand directions given by the journeyman.

Guide material through the hatch or openings in the hull.

Direct the crane operator in lifting or lowering items using various signs Perform rigging practices as instructed to prevent damage to the items being handled, injury to self, and other personnel.

Identify rigging gear such as shackles, beam clamps, periscope clamps, etc. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job 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 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 assist a Rigger in preparing heavy objects for moving.
• You will procure the rigging gear necessary to lift or move material and equipment.
• You will assist with rigging, moving, and positioning of bulk heads, structural preassemblies, turbines, etc.
• You will perform routine or repetitive duties such as handling small material and equipment by hand or crane.
• You will assist the journeymen in moving equipment and material in and out of work areas.