Job summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST in the OPERATIONS DIVISION, CODE 740, LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT, CODE 700 of NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.***

Major duties

You will supervise and support a diversified workforce including foreign national junior employees to support operations. You will perform supervisory duties including hiring, workload distribution, performance management, and taking corrective action for the accomplishment of organizational objectives. You will review the design, construction, and use of rigging gear and personnel lift platforms for conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and host nation requirements. You will recommend improvements to processes and products to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks and barriers to operations. You will review procurement documents to check if material resources and other technical data are defined. You will investigate crane and rigging gear accidents to determine root causes. You will perform periodic reviews and evaluations of weight handling equipment operations conducted by crane operations.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience providing supervision and oversight for an accident prevention program for crane and shipboard rigging operations. 2) Experience assessing overall accident prevention program effectiveness. 3) Experience investigating and analyzing a variety of conditions or problems involving a large and diverse lifting and handling gear inventory. 4) Experience advising repair facility staff on the proper selection and use of lifting and handling equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ 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.

Education

Additional Information Cont. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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 competencies: LIFTING AND HANDLING MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT RULEMAKING AND REGULATION 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, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.