RIGGER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RIGGER in the Production Rigging Branch (Code 1450.2), Lifting and Handling Division (Code 1450) of NORFOLK 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 such as: Planning all aspects of the lift; Determining the weight of the load to be lifted; Establishing the appropriate method of communication with the operator; Ensuring the load is properly rigged; Ensuring the crane operating envelope remains clear of all obstructions; Providing signals to the operator or assigning another rigger or signal person to provide the signals; Conducting the operation in a safe manner; Coordinating the activities of other crane team members; Ensuring the crane operating envelope remains clear of all obstructions; Providing signals to the operator or assigning another rigger or signal person to provide the signals; Conducting the operation in a safe manner; interpreting instructions, specifications, etc..

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 plan, layout, install and inspect gear used to perform standard and complex weight handling operations.
• You will use rigging gear such as chain falls, J-Bars, tackle blocks, spreader beams and positioning fixtures individually or in combination to rig, move or position objects in open and confined spaces where a crane may or may not be used.
• You will use weight-handling gear to support, secure or operate equipment, machinery and other items having critical fit, tension and operational requirements.
• You will perform and direct placement, removal, or re-positioning of machinery, propellers in excess of 23 feet in diameter, inspection fixtures of various shapes and sizes, complex machining fixtures and other heavy loads.
• You will calculate the weight and center of gravity of loads to lifted and moved.
• You will brace, cushions and otherwise prepare load, and attach appropriate lifting gear including eyebolts and all other attaching hardware.
• You will direct operators of crane or other weight handling equipment by standard signals.
• You will maneuver, tilt, rotate 180 degrees and control loads in excess of 350,000 pounds using multiple hooks as necessary by means of attached lines, chains and specialized rigging gear and/or directs others in these complex maneuvers.