SHIPFITTER LEADER - United States Fleet Forces Command

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 INSTRUCT Experience demonstrating clear responsibility for managing cost, schedule, and performance for significant work packages or smaller projects. Experience serving as a lead on major projects. Experience demonstrating in-depth knowledge of shipyard production processes, skilled trades work, and quality control within a ship repair environment. Experience managing other supervisors in a General Foreman/Zone Manager Role. Experience identifying and coordinating training needs for a team and developing training plans or materials. Experience directing responsibility for performance appraisals, conflict resolution, and managing a multi-trade or multi-shift workforce. Experience interpreting blueprints, instructions, and specifications as well as experience with pattern and layout development associated with submarine structures and equipment. Experience utilizing knowledge of equipment structures, material, etc. associated with submarine ship fitting operations. 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 coordinate work while assuring proper inter-trade and inter-shop coordination. You will provide on the job training for workers under your leadership. You will correct improper shipfitter work methods, ensure assigned work procedures, such as TGI’s, process instructions and work related shipyard instructions and processes are being followed. You will plan and execute the sequence of work tasks, utilizing information from blueprints, sketches and work documents. You will maintain normal production work procedures, TGI’s and shift reports, for personnel under your leadership.