COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATOR SUPV 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 employees responsible for accomplishing all plastic fabricator work required in the repair and maintenance of ships and submarines. You will evaluate manpower requirements and reassign personnel as necessary to maintain project schedule. You will mentor and provide on-the-job training for plastic fabricator personnel. You will direct all employees on the crew to work in a safe manner by abiding with all safety rules. You will inform superiors of issues that may impact schedule, cost, and quality. You will make appraisals of work performance and recommend subordinates for promotions, awards, disciplinary actions and training. You will plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools to accomplish nuclear and non-nuclear work operations. You will supervise the lay-out, cutting, fitting, installation and removal of foam plastics, polyimide and other types of insulation on submarines and surface ships.