COMBINED TRADES SUPERVISOR I - U.S. Pacific Fleet

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 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 supervise work crews consisting of employees from various Shops and Codes in the shipyard. You will assign work to subordinates and instruct workers on requirements, methods, and procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. You will inspect work while in progress and upon completion. You will change work plans, assignments, and methods as necessary to reduce or control costs and maintain the work schedule. You will determine what work needs to be turned over to the next shift and ensure that the nature and scope of work is communicated clearly. You will enforce regulations and maintain standards for rules on conduct, safety, and housekeeping. You will supervise employees in shops or aboard ships performing complex tasks to assure compliance with technical directives.