Job summary

You will serve as a MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I in the Mechanical Shop (930), Production Resources Department Manager (902), Production Resources Department (900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will set the example of professional performance. You will implement methods that allow individual journeyman assigned to the Foreman to perform at continually higher levels of cost, quality and schedule performance. You will effectively support the economic efforts of the shipyard. You will clearly communicate performance standards to work leaders and journeymen. You will plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools provided through the (AIM) process for assigned units of work. You will establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences. You will conduct job briefings, and readiness reviews in accordance with applicable nuclear instructions.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE Knowledge in basic nuclear courses, and nuclear instructions. Manufacturing, machining, repairing and finishing complex parts and components and operating various types of conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Determining work procedures, machine, tools, equipment, and attachments to be used. Determining sequence of machining operations. Knowledge of contracts with applicable employee unions. Knowledge of Adanced Industrial Managment (AIM) processes. Leading others and reviewing work. Establishing and assuring safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Planning the work of others, determining deadlines, estimating material, equipment. Planning the use of equipment, materials and tools. Through knowledge and practices of the machinist trade, practices, procedures Answering questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives. Communicating work assignments to subordinates. Interpreting procedures, blueprints, job orders. Monitoring status of assigned work as it relates to overall schedule requirements. Understanding, knowledge and skills of machining systems. AND Qualification in the basic nuclear courses per NPM Chapter VI-C-2 is a prerequisite to this position. In addition, basic nuclear trade skill qualifications applicable to the inside machinist trade must be maintained. Such qualifications are typically acquired by knowledge through a 4 year apprenticeship in the inside machinist trade. Must have a minimum of six months nuclear work experience in nuclear at a journeyman level or supervisory level. 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.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINE DATES UNDER PRESSURE ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE WORK ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS 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.