Job summary

You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR in the RIGGING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION, LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will comprehend crane capacity charts and understanding computer Load Movement Indicator. You will operate cranes at all boom lengths, angles, and positions during continual location changes. You will be operating Bridge Cranes, Westmont Portal Cranes, Craft SCR and Point Control Portal Cranes, Samsung Portal Cranes, AM Clyde Portal Cranes, AT / RT Mobile Cranes, Dual Engine Truck Cranes and Floating Cranes to support shipyard projects. You will closely observe operating techniques, safety factors, and comprehend the characteristics of weight lifting equipment. You will work in areas outside the line of vision and accurately operate with direction from hand signals or high power radios.

Qualification

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: * Utilizing complex multi-point suspension techniques to maneuver over, under, and around obstacles by tilting, dipping, and turning the suspended load. * Recognizing, and eliminating or controlling safety hazards arising during item movements. * Operating various types of cranes supporting heavy lifting operations for long periods of time. * Making proper gear selection, attaching weight-handling gear to support the movements of items by crane or other mobile material handling equipment. * Providing hand or radio communications to crane operators for the safe and effective movement of items to and from submarines, shops and other areas to include positioning of items in exacting locations onboard ships. * Providing assistance to the crane operator in performing the pre-use check of the crane, safe rigging of the load, and providing hand or radio communications to crane operators for the safe and effective movement of items to and from ships, shops and other areas. 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-5700 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (RELATED TO MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION) ABILITY TO OPERATE SAFELY (NON-MOTOR VEHICLE) OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY AS A CRANE OPERATOR WORK PRACTICES (INCLUDES KEEPING THINGS NEAT, CLEAN AND IN ORDER) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.