RIGGER SUPERVISOR I

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER SUPERVISOR I in the Lifting and Handling Department, Rigging and Operations Division, Rigging Branch, Code 741, 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, performing duties such as: -Directs the work of subordinates, resolving difficulties as they occur and reassigning or redirecting the work to obtain maximum efficiency from their group.

-Records employees time, accidents and injuries and their causes, work progress and similar information.

-Coordinate work assignments with other activities and ensure that work assignment are completed on a timely basis.

-Assigns work to each person based on their ability and experience and ensures that assignments are properly completed.

-Ensures that enough of the proper materials are available on side to cover and seal hull opening and/or accesses to ships or structures in the event of an emergency.

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 ensure that all employees are aware of, and abide by, all safety rules and regulations.
• You will attend meetings and conferences of supervisors on potential problems needed changes and the effectiveness of policies.
• You will typically supervise ten to twenty five employees of the Rigger, Rigger worker, Rigger helper, Rigger Trainee, and the Rigger Apprentice program.
• You will provide technical guidance when required and assures that the quantity and quality of the groups work is acceptable.