RIGGER SUPERVISOR I

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER SUPERVISOR I in the RIGGING BRANCH (CODE 741), RIGGING and 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE * Assigning work to each person based on ability and experience to ensure that assignments are properly completed.

* Directing work of subordinates and resolving difficulties as they occur. * Ensuring regulations are adhered to and introducing the necessary corrective action when a deviation occurs.

* Reassigning or redirecting the work to obtain maximum efficiency from a group.

* Planning work operation including obtaining and reviewing all applicable paperwork such as blueprints, Test Memorandum (TM), Design Memorandums (DM), Production engineering Memorandums (PEM), Nuclear Power Engineering Authorizations (NPEA) and process instructions.

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 work operations for the group supervised in such a manner as to obtain the maximum efficiency from his/her subordinates.
• You will review the work schedule established by the shop planning group and determine priorities based on completion dates and/or special instructions.
• You will make onsite inspections of jobs and evaluate such factors as required materials, special equipment and safety precautions.
• You will ensure that job assignments can be successfully completed by his/her crew within specified time limits by reviewing work requests and attempting to recognize and alleviate probable bottlenecks or delays.
• You will request assistance from interfacing trades when necessary.