Job summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY MAINTENANCE ZONE MANAGER in the CRANE MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CODE 730), DEPUTY LIFITING AND HANDLING (L&H) DEPARTMENT (CODE 701), LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT (CODE 700) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will be directly responsible for the overhaul, maintenance and repair of Norfolk Naval Shipyard's heavy-lift equipment, transporters, locomotives, railcars, mobile cranes, ELPARs, floater cranes, dive boats and in some cases, selected cranes. You will study crane maintenance problems and recommends or institutes corrective action, as necessary. You will direct, through subordinate supervisors, all maintenance/repair of weight handling equipment (WHE) in the assigned area, adhering to time, cost, safety and quality standards. You will analyze work schedules and participates in the establishment of broad Lifting and Handling goals and milestones. You will consult with subordinate supervisors to determine work load capacity and make adjustments to work priorities in order to comply with established milestones and changing work conditions. You will be responsible for providing basic information to the Manger of the Crane Maintenance Division for the preparation of the Crane Maintenance Division portion of the shop's budget. You will contribute to the development of Standard Process Instructions that relate to the Lifting and Handling Department trades and to the development of follow-up plans. You will participate in various shipyard management briefs to inform other departments of those issues of concern to the Crane Maintenance Division and Lifting and Handling Department.

Qualification

To qualify for a GS-12, 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: Experience applying project management, quality control, cost control, schedule control and workflow control techniques related to weight handling maintenance operation in support of ship repair projects. Experience investigating and analyzing practices and problems and recommending/initiating effective improvements and solutions. Experience displaying comprehensive and intensive practical knowledge of weight handling equipment maintenance methods, procedures, materials, processes, and record keeping equipment procedures used in supporting major industrial ship repairs, facilities, plant, and equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination.

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: MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT PROJECT MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 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.