Job summary

You will serve as a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Production Resources Manager (Code 901), Service Shop (Code 990), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will ensure workers under your leadership have the necessary plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, and tools to perform their work operations. You will perform a variety of tasks involved in the servicing and upkeep of vessels and maintenance of radiologically controlled buildings. You will perform work, without close supervision, in at least two or more of the following trade practices: electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation. You will remove electrical fixtures and controls; rearrange old or install new outlets, relays, switches, and light fixtures; test circuits; measure, cut and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles inside radiological controlled areas. You will operate and maintain Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and ductwork/vent inside radiological controlled areas. You will plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. You will produce requested carpentry and woodworking products to support shipyard maintenance work. You will prepare and coating different types of surfaces by matching, tinting, toning, and blending coating materials and agents. You will prepare, pack and transfer radiological material in accordance with Norfolk naval Shipyard Nuclear Program. You will provide on the job training for up to 10 workers under your leadership, correct improper work methods, and ensure assigned work procedures are being followed.

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. Interpreting and applying building plans and blueprints and using shop mathematics to plan, compute, and layout projects. Demonstrating the use of tools and equipment common to the trade and be skilled in the safety precautions, principals, and work methods associated with a maintenance mechanic. Utilizing knowledge of the physical exterior and interior configurations of a large variety of submarines and surface ships and maintaining tools and equipment of the trade. 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 INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS 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.