RIGGER LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER LEADER in the FACILITY AND PLANT MAINTENANCE DIVISION, FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

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, and performing common tasks as a Rigger Leader including: (1) Demonstrating working knowledge and understanding of rigging for moving, securing or putting down a load, while using the appropriate mechanical shifting equipment (e.g., Cranes, Hoists, Chain Blocks, Winch Systems, etc.); (2) Providing leadership and technical oversight of non-supervisory employees in similar rigging trade or different trades working as an installation, repair, and clean up team on a variety of tasks requiring lifting, moving, and positioning heavy machines, equipment, large structural aircraft parts and other heavy items; (3) Exercising responsibility in meeting completion dates, troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, writing reports, and providing liaison between various personnel in support of assigned projects; (4) Ensuring safety and housekeeping rules are followed; (5) Answering questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives; and (6) Providing training to personnel in new techniques, theory of operation, determination of proper rigging used, and safety procedures for variety of assignments.

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 the accomplishment of rigging operations and related activities through the assignment of work, providing of resources, monitoring and reporting work in progress.
• You will provide technical assistance and contribute to the task as a working member of the team.
• You will oversee team efforts in installation and repair of rigging gear and equipment.
• You will be responsible for meeting completion dates, troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, writing reports, and providing liaison between various personnel in support of assigned rigging operations.
• You will ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• You will answer questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives.
• You will provide training to personnel in rigging techniques, theory of operation, determination of proper rigging equipment used, and safety procedures for variety of assignments.