CRANE OPERATOR

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: * Utilizing complex multi-point suspension techniques to maneuver over, under, and around obstacles by tilting, dipping, and turning the suspended load. * Recognizing, and eliminating or controlling safety hazards arising during item movements. * Operating various types of cranes supporting heavy lifting operations for long periods of time. * Making proper gear selection, attaching weight-handling gear to support the movements of items by crane or other mobile material handling equipment. * Providing hand or radio communications to crane operators for the safe and effective movement of items to and from submarines, shops and other areas to include positioning of items in exacting locations onboard ships. * Providing assistance to the crane operator in performing the pre-use check of the crane, safe rigging of the load, and providing hand or radio communications to crane operators for the safe and effective movement of items to and from ships, shops and other areas. 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-5700 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 CRANE OPERATOR in the RIGGING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION, LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.