RIGGER LEADER

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 Planning, lay out, assembling and installing rigging. Leading personnel in accomplishing trade work. Making complex and critical judgment to rig and move objects in confined spaces with or without the aid of cranes Using complex multi-point suspension techniques to permit maneuvering and placement of loads. Installing complex machine fixture configurations on machinery and laser measuring locations. Being proficient utilizing computers (Microsoft suite, Windows Explorer, etc.). Being responsible for positioning loads in excess of 50 tons in precise locations. 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.
You will serve as a RIGGER LEADER in the Production Rigging Branch (Code 1450.2), of the Lifting and Handling Division (Code 1450), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC), located in Philadelphia, PA, a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.