WELDER SUPERVISOR

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: *Using a variety of welding processes to weld metal piping, boilers, pressure vessels, castings, forgings, equipment, of all types of metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. *Consulting on difficult situations regarding flame and arc cutting, setting up and operating inert gas purge equipment, and laying out and cutting steel in close tolerances. *Determining sequence, priorities, and deadlines of scheduled assignments. *Estimating material, equipment, and manpower needs. *Developing and implementing work and safety procedures. *Executing administrative functions such as scheduling and approving leave, issuing performance appraisals, deciding conduct related matters; and supporting Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices. 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-3700 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.
You will serve as a WELDER SUPERVISOR in the STRUCTURAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.