SUPERVIORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (RIGGING)

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (RIGGING) in the Rigging Branch (Code 741), Rigging and Equipment Operations Division (Code 740), Deputy Lifting and Handling Department (Code 701), Lifting and Handling Department (Code 700) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• •You will consult with subordinate supervisors to determine workload capacity and make adjustments to work priorities in order to comply with established milestones and changing work conditions.
• •You will provide guidance and specific instructions in order to accomplish the overall mission of the Rigging Branch.
• •You will plan and schedule the accomplishment of major work assignments on a long-range basis within the schedules and priorities established by higher authority.
• •You will represent the Rigging Branch at numerous meetings and conferences concerning such matters as new work, schedules, and facilities.
• •You will establish performance standards, reviews, assigns performance ratings, plans, and directs an effective leave program to coincide with the projected workload.
• •You will enforce compliance with the technical weight handling requirements of the Crane Quality Manual and the NAVSEA 0989-030-7000, Lifting Standards.
• •You will participates in The Lifting and Handling Surveillance Program.
• •You will review the quality, quantity, cost and schedule adherence of work performed by means of reports, discussions and periodic inspection of work.
• •You will mentor and coach subordinate personnel and hold subordinate personnel accountable to standards and processes.
• •You will provide communication and support to the Platform Managers and Senior Managers.

Qualifications

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 practical knowledge of shipyard rigging trade and technical methods, procedures, materials, processes and equipment utilized in the repair and overhaul of complex Navy vessels. Experience applying expert knowledge of the NAVSEA 04 Crane Quality Manual and 0989-030-7000, NAVFAC P307. Experience planning and coordinating complex rigging work. Experience managing rigging operations in support of ship repair projects. Experience investigating and analyzing practices and problems and recommending/initiating effective improvements and solutions. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing to present highly technical and detailed reports, findings, and recommendations. 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.