RIGGER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER in the RIGGING & OPERATIONS DIVISION, LIFTING & 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: * Estimates weight and center of braces, cushions, and otherwise prepares load; and attaches appropriate lifting gear.

* Directs operators of cranes or other weight handling equipment by standard signals.

* Maneuvers, tilts, and controls load as necessary by means of attached lines and riggings or directs others in these tasks.

* Assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackling, snubbing lines on cleats or bollards, hauling on lines with capstans, and performing similar duties.

* Installs or repairs rigging on ships such as mast and antenna rigging, small boat handling gear, windless and winch rigging.

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 check gear to assure that it is properly maintained and useable to prevent damage to equipment or material handled or injury to himself or other workers.
• You will estimate sizes, weights, equipment capacities, and annoplans for clearance and safety factors.
• You will determine exact placement of such items as padeyes, beam clamps, and chain falls used to support and balance load along the route.
• You will direct operation of cranes and similar equipment, large structural parts, and other heavy loads.